“So, what did you want to talk to me about?” I ask when the waiter clears my plate and serves my dessert. I waited until after the main course to ask Alex what he wanted to tell me. “Nothing. I just needed an excuse to take you out,” he says, smiling because he has succeeded in his mission. “Really?” I don't know why but I think it’s cute he lied to get me to go out with him. I missed him. “Yes, and I’m not sorry I did. I missed you, and I wanted to see you by all means,” he says, taking my hand. He rubs smoothening patterns on it. I look at him, and I can tell he’s speaking the truth. “I’m sorry I’ve been avoiding you,” I say, smiling. It feels nice to know he missed me. “It's fine. Can you tell me what I did to cause it?” “As I said earlier, you didn't do anything wrong.” “I don't think that's possible. Things were great between us. Then suddenly you ghost me. I must’ve done something.” “Trust me, you didn't do anything wrong.” “Really?” “Yes, you didn't.” “If I didn't d
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