We got back to the house and took a quick shower together. Things were easier between us than they’d been in ages—and I loved it so much it almost hurt.

When we got out, we headed down the stairs with the bare minimum amount of clothing on. We were both starving and now that we’d cleared the air between us, our relationship felt stronger and easier.

We cooked, Zed in just a pair of underwear while I only wore one of his shirts.

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