what, you just don’t date, then?” I ask him, leaning close enough that the rest of the guys, who are locked in an argument over pizza toppings, can’t hear us. “That feels so sad.” Nathan shrugs. “I date. Just not seriously. I play hockey. I can’t do both.” His words feel so final. So matter-of-fact. Like this is his reality and nothing is going to change it. I lean back into the booth, surprised by how much this disappoints me. I mean, yes, I admitted to Lucy that I have a crush, but it’s only a crush. This shouldn’t be a big deal. But also, is Nathan truly serious? Will he just not date at
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