“Hey, Hugh?” “Yeah, Liz?” “You know the way Gibsie is going to ask Claire to marry him when they’re grown-up?” I shifted closer until our knees were touching. “Do you think you might ask me to marry you?” Hugh stared at me for a long time before saying, “If I asked you, would you say yes?” “Yes.” I nodded eagerly. “I would definitely say yes.” He smiled. “That’s good to know.” “Hey, Hugh?” “Yeah, Liz.” I pointed to the watch on his wrist. “Happy New Year.” Hugh stared down at the face of his watch for a long moment before turning his attention back to me. And then, with red cheeks, he leaned
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