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Not Exactly a Romeo

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~Ava’s pov~

Today was a bit boring. No Charlotte in sight as she was busy with Tristan. No Logan and I miss him alot Even though he's coming back today, I couldn't help myself from being lonely.

The diner felt too quiet without the lunch chaos, and I was just finishing up a refill run when I heard the bell above the door jingle.

I turned, expecting a customer and froze.

Logan.

Tall, broad, in his usual Titans hoodie and backward cap, looking like he hadn’t just spent the last two days tackling people in another town. His hazel eyes locked on mine the second he spotted me.

And just like that, I forgot how to hold a soda pitcher properly.

Sometimes I wonder,why does he have that hold on me? Sometimes I completely forget everything around me as my eyes locked with him.

“You’re back early,” I said excitedly,my heart skipping.

He shrugged like it was no big deal. “Coach cut us loose after the game. Thought I’d surprise you.”

“You did,” I said, setting the pitcher down before I dropped it.
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