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ADELINE

I don’t know how to explain the feeling in my chest. I don’t even know why I can’t explain it. So, I don’t try. I just drink my juice and pretend to be very, very interested in the flavour.

Reid watches me, then grimaces. “I swear I’m not some creepy stalker if that’s what you’re thinking.”

He rubs the back of his neck. “There’s always empty strawberry containers in the fridge. And, uh… yo