I tried to avoid him after that.
I really did.
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But avoiding Adrian felt like trying not to breathe.
Impossible.
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And maybe that was my problem.
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Because instead of staying away…
I ended up exactly where I shouldn't be.
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With Tunde.
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"You've been acting strange," Tunde said, watching me closely.
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"I'm fine," I replied quickly.
Too quickly.
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He didn't look convinced.
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"It's that guy, right?" he asked.
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My heart skipped.
"What guy?"
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"The one from that night," he said.
"The one that was looking at me like he wanted to kill me."
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I forced a small laugh.
"You're overthinking."
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But Tunde stepped closer.
Serious now.
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"I don't like him," he said.
"And I don't trust him."
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Before I could respond—
a voice cut through the air.
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"You shouldn't."
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My body froze.
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I didn't need to turn around to know it was him.
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Adrian.
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