Claire left the laboratory well after dark, Adrian by her side as usual—he made it a habit to walk her home nearly every evening.
Everyone knew he had feelings for her, though no one ever spoke them aloud.
Since their last run-in with Zack, he hadn't brought up his feelings again. She'd said she wasn't ready for a new relationship, and he'd wait as long as it took. No hurry, he had all the time in the world.
True to routine, he escorted her to her dormitory building.
"The cafeteria's making your favorite veggie buns tomorrow. Should I grab you a couple?"
His eyes gleamed with hopeful intensity, practically wagging like a puppy's tail, making refusal impossible.
"Sure."
That single word sent his heart leaping. Even moonlight couldn't hide the spring in his step as he walked away.
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