Detest Or Desire

"It's a tempting offer I must say" I said as I looked down.

"But I must decline"

"What? Why?"

I shook my hands. "I don't want to whore around for a letter of recommendation."

"What do you mean?" He asked with hesitation.

"My pride is bigger than that" I untied my hair only to tie it again.

He ran a finger through his hair before looking at me again.

"You get to meet Edward Smith. Your literal role model."

"I'll meet him myself when I'm rich and successful" I smiled.

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The classic fake relationship trope except it's totally real and totally classic.