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Ethan

I stared at the door like it might explode.

The knocking came again—louder this time, more insistent. Whoever it was, they weren’t leaving anytime soon.

Riley let out a slow breath, tilting his head toward me. “You look nervous.”

I scoffed, sitting up. “You’re the one who just got caught making out on my couch.”

“Caught?” He smirked. “We don’t even know who it is yet. For all we know, it could be a salesman.

Maybe I’ll get lucky and it’s a free vacation scam.”

I rolled my eyes and pushed off the couch, straightening my hoodie. “Yeah, I doubt that.”

Riley stretched, completely unbothered, then leaned against the wall with his arms crossed like he was about to watch a show. “Well? Aren’t you gonna answer it?”

I shot him a look but didn’t argue. The knocking had turned into full-on pounding, and at this rate, the door might just come off its hinges.

“Alright, alright, I’m coming!” I grumbled, making my way over. My fingers hesitated on the lock for a split second befo