“There hasn’t been one proper meal and no, bringing me a bagel does not count.” “I tried to take you out to eat after the library. You said no. An aggressive no, if I recall, not a flirty ‘try harder’ no.” “Because you were being reckless!” “Uh, you’re the one who got me off in the stacks where anyone could have found us.” “After you got me off in Peregrine’s office, of all places.” “Alright, fine. Let’s do a ‘proper’ date with dinner. Do you want flowers, too?” “Yes,” he shot back with an arched brow and a challenging smirk. “And I’d like to have a lengthy, meaningful conversation over drinks
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