“Okay, Top Gun. I’m sure someone whose home was saved by your perfect aim and huge set of brass balls would describe your contribution as ‘exaggerated.’” He snorts and looks away. “You’ve got a way with words. That’s for sure.” I flip my hand in a rolling motion and tip my head forward in a dramatic bow. “Thank you, thank you. I’ll be here all night.” My head pops up, and I wink at him. “No, literally, I’m fucking stuck here.” A ghost of a smile touches his lips, and god, I bask in it. I’m certain that when I sat down, he found me annoying, and now I have weaseled my way into an entirely
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