First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1)
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Not only does Skullduggery celebrate the downfall of love; it apparently has a robust collection of literature and the best cruffins in the city.
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He should write descriptions for resturants on google
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“They celebrate anti–Valentine’s Day every year.
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Ok but is it still feb 14th or is it aug 14th bc thats the opposite day
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I’ve discovered people don’t want to be told how to fix their lives or be held accountable. They just want to hear themselves talk and validate their own narcissism.
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“Typical Taurus.”
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Hi twin
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Aiden Valentine: Do you ever wonder what the point of it all is? Caller:…What? Aiden Valentine: What’s the point of all this? What are we doing? Are we just bumbling around? Hoping for the best? [pause] Caller: I asked if I should bring my girlfriend flowers more often. Aiden Valentine: Flowers die. Everything dies. Caller: I thought this was a romance hotline.
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Ooh i love these kinds of additions
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All I do is try.
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taylor swift reference
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“You’re one of those, huh?” “One of what?” “A romantic,”
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wild thing to say considering you are literally a romance hotline host
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“Country music isn’t garbage.”
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Wrong
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A tune-up on a pretty pink Volkswagen Beetle
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My dream car
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“You got pregnant the first time you ever had sex.”
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My biggest fear
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advertising agency
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My future
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Maggie has been stoking the flames with teasers about a mystery guest. The internet has more or less figured it out; now everyone’s waiting to see what happens next.
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Taylor swift on newheights podcast easter egg
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Why not just slap a Royal Farms sticker on her forehead and call it a day?
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Royal farms best gas station chicken ever
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Unknown number: Hey Lucie. This is probably weird, but I heard you on the radio and it felt like…well, it felt like you were talking to me. I’ve had my share of dating disasters. Maybe we can get back out there together?
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REPLY TO HIM
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University of Maryland
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Still mad that they rejected me two years ago even though i did not want to go there bc they were the only school thst rejected me
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Or Elliott.
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Yassss he seems sweet
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“She thought it was a real date, you asshole. Did you set it up? Hope to embarrass her?”
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Nooooo elliot wasnt real???!?!??
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“What does that mean?”
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UGH TELL ME IM NOT A PAPER MIND READER
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“Elliott had a stupid bet with his friends, okay?
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Dick. Whore. Asshole.
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should have known as soon as I stepped foot in the restaurant. He was blond, for god’s sake.
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So true #ihateblondmen
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Duck Duck Goose,
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My parents said they they have great burgers
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It’s Aiden, jogging down the sidewalk until he reaches the glow of the streetlight I’m standing in, stupefied.
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Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
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Genevieve Powers: There’s definitely something going on between Aiden and Lucie.
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Ohhhh yyeeeaaahhh totally
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The prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
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Ever seen by beabadoobee mention
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Is it possible to die from the feel of a woman’s thighs? Maybe. It certainly feels like a possibility right now.
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“I’ve been flirting with you.”
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“It’ll fade.”
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Sure it will
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she does think Taylor Swift invented friendship bracelets.”
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And she did.
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“You’ve mentioned Aiden at least six times.”
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“Maybe that’s what this could be. Two people having fun.” “Fun,” I repeat. She nods and her nose bumps against mine. “Yeah. That’s what I want.”
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Most common trick in the book
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make a noise that sounds like a whimper.
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Men who whimper
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I want to listen to Aiden flirt with Lucie.
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Royal Farms chicken,
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Best gas station chicken everrrrrrrrrr
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Unsent text messages from Aiden Valen to Lucie Stone
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mouth. It was his turn to pick the music today and the soundtrack to Bridgerton is currently blasting through the speakers.
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TASTEEEEEEEEE
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It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that Patty’s place is the same place Jackson dragged me to all those months ago.
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Their invisible string is crazy
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was sitting on the other side of this café and I heard Patty call for Brooks Robinson. Was Lucie here?
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Oh my god
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How long have Lucie and I been orbiting each other?
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Detailed spreadsheet answer please