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“That’s not true. In fact, I’m looking in the area. I’m not going far; I just need
to be self-sufficient again. Nothing has to change but my address.”

It’s a lie. A lot needs to change, starting with our status. I would love to slide
out of an “It’s complicated” status into “In a relationship”

“If you wanted to be self-sufficient, you could have just started paying some of
the bills. You bum.”

My hand finds its way under her tank top. “I plan to do both, my dear.

Compensate you for your generosity and move.” “Generosity?” she asks with
a slight hitch in her voice.

“Yes,” I whisper. “You are the most generous roommate I’ve ever had.” I pull
her into a kiss. I can’t wait any longer. I need my fix. I rub one of her breasts through
her bra.

“Henri, we can’t now. Our parents…” I pull her against my erection. “And…”

“You play dirty,” she hisses against my lips. “Always.”

She rubs against me, eliciting moans from both of us. “They will hear.”

I have her in her bathroom bent over her vanity before she can change her
mind. Our eyes meet in the mirror, and I don’t bother hiding everything I feel for
her. I tell her I love her in French right before I make both of us shudder.