I followed Kristen through the house, my old wood flooring creaking as we made our way to the back deck: the best place on the property.“You kept the home’s original flooring?”“Of course. It’s beautiful. A few huffs and scratches, but that just adds to the character.”“Dudley kept his too. They’re oak, I think. I love them.”I smiled. “I suppose Dudley and I did have a couple things in common, despite our differences then, huh?”“Um, about Dudley,” Kristen began but stopped herself. “Nevermind.”“What about him?” I prodded, wanting her to open up to me, to stop hiding.“Nothing. I shouldn't have brought it up. Let’s just enjoy the evening.”“you can tell me anything. I know you may think otherwise considering how horribly our last, dat— um, dinner went. But seriously. I promise to not go all hulk on you this time around.”“The dinner didn’t go horribly. Just the morning after.” Kristen laughed. “Which is usually the case with hookups. But you had every right to be upset about those
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