“I knew you were there,” I lied and flipped around to lie beside him. He turned his head and smiled. “Such a horrible liar you are, Axios. Want to know how I can tell?” Propping himself up on his elbow, he leaned in close to me and touched the edge of my mouth. “Your lip twitches right here when you lie.” I slapped his hand away and scoffed. “You are too observant.” “No,” he spoke, laying back and looking up at the blue sky. “I just know you.” As he closed his eyes, letting the sun bathe him in its golden light, I studied the smooth planes of his face. His high cheekbones and his plump bottom
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