I don’t even notice that the waiter’s left because I’m so enraptured by Hayes’ burger. He pushes it toward me. “Do you want some?” Three hundred fifty-four calories. If I eat that, I’m gaining at least a pound. You’re disgusting, Aeris. Did you see how pretty those women were that Hayes was with? They’re in perfect shape. They’re models. They get paid for being beautiful. And look at Hayes. He’s brawny and packed with muscle. He can afford to eat a burger. You can’t. My face heats up at the fact that he caught me ogling. “No, that’s okay,” I dismiss, trying to ignore the angry grumbles of my
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