“I want to keep you as a friend,” he added. “I’ve seen the broken hearts you leave in your wake.” “You say the sweetest things.” “That last kid. What was his name?” “Ben?” “No.” “Darius?” “No.” “Hopper?” “No.” He lifted the needle from my skin again. “How many guys have you dated this year?” “Define dating.” “Exactly. So, no. As tempting as it is, we will not be leaving the friendzone, Ms. Savoie.”
