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Dakota: I smiled. "That works, too."

Brok: I grinned. "I know it does."

Dakota: "And you said you were bad at this."

Brok: "I am."

Dakota: "Right now you don't seem too bad."

Brok: I chuckled. "Good. You're much more appreciative than Fiona was." Did I just mention her? Stupid me. Why did I have to bring her up?

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Dakota: "Who's Fiona?" My smile faltered a little. Was this the ex?

Brok: "Old childhood friend I used to date," I said. "But you're a lot easier to be with than her, so don't worry about it."

Dakota: "Okay." My smile was mostly gone now. "Food's ready." Good, an excuse to slide out of his arms. I went and got the grilled cheese from the pan and put them on plates.

Brok: I sighed to myself. I always blew it, didn't I? I sat down at the table, not sure what to do now.

Dakota: I put the food down on the table and sat across from Brok. I took a bite right away so I wouldn't have to say anything to him.

Brok: Was she avoiding talking to me? I placed a hand on my lap and started reaching across the table, searching for her other one.

Dakota: I put my free hand in my lap so he couldn't get to it.

Brok: I frowned. Was she avoiding me on purpose? I really did suck at this relationship thing. I started eating my sandwich.

Dakota: I didn't like how quiet it was. Things were never quiet between us. Oh well. I wasn't sure what to say to him.

Brok: "This is really good," I finally said, smiling at her.

Dakota: I shrugged and looked down at the table.

Brok: I groaned. "Dakota, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring her up."

Dakota: "It's okay," I said quietly.

Brok: I shook my head. "No, it's not. I'm really sorry."

Dakota: "I forgive you." I traced circles in the table top with my finger.

Brok: I stood up and opened my arms. "Hug?"

Dakota: I tried to keep the smile from my face, but failed. I stood up and rolled my eyes, hugging him. "You're like a puppy dog or something."

Brok: I laughed. "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"

Dakota: "I guess it's a good thing, because I can't stay mad at you."