" In which I get my heart broken by the player "
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Blake Harper doesn't do love. He's rude, quiet, brooding, and prefers to be alone. Like all bad boys, he's untamable and unclaimed, but he isn't sure what to do when the girl he sets his eyes on...
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So, apparently, I and Avalon share similar interests. She wishes to route for the medical field of animals and me for people. And I'm finding out I'm not the only one that wants to help out people.
" Caleb, come over here! "
I'm starting to believe Avalon is a magnet to all the beautiful people. I feel complimented by this matter.
His eyes snap to Avalon at the mention of his name and they immediately light up with mischief. His grin exposes pure whites and causes a single dimple to dip in his cheek, his tall athletic figure stalking toward us. He's the most gorgeous light-skinned chocolate man I'm yet to meet.
" Ava, babes, I was hoping to find you. "
Avalon quirks a brow before they indulge in a short, side hug.
" Yeah? Do you want me to play cupid with one of your side-chics? "
His grin turns mischievous.
" You know me well. "
I'm so fascinated at how sleepy his eyes appear and of course, the tattoos that ink his arms and his left leg. He's a copy and paste of Avalon's energy but he appears unfazed. Like everything bores him. I swallow my nerves when Avalon turns to me and the shift makes him look at me.
" So, meet my online bestie, Catalina. "
He bobs his head in greeting and I do it back awkwardly. The two glance at each other before they laugh and I suddenly feel my feet disappear from the floor when he wraps his big arms around me to hug me. I flush when his scent pleases my nose.
" Are you that shy, spanish girl? "
He puts me down and indulges my hand in a weird, man-like handshake in which I mess up miserably.
" She's not shy unless it's around pretty people. "
I glare at her.
" I'm flattered, Spanish girl. Name's Caleb, but my friends call me Cal. "
I sigh when we do a normal handshake.
" Nice to meet you, Cal. "
His grin is toothy and smug.
" Your friend is pretty, Ava. Might take her for myself. "
" Ha ha, " Avalon replied sarcastically and possessively hugged me. " Hands off, pretty boy. "
He chuckles and raises his hands in accepted defeat. His eyes' sparkle loses its intensity and his grin disappears. My heart did a dip and my stomach clenched.
" Keep this one away from Blake. He's even grumpier than usual. "
