This was too sudden. I had never considered the possibility that Duncan might have feelings for me beyond friendship. Even if Lily had joked about it, I dared to believe that she had never imagined this situation either.

I was even somewhat grateful for Duncan's damned thoughtfulness. If I met him at the restaurant on Sunday night with a foolish and ignorant mindset, and he suddenly said such a thing, what would I do?

'God, I don't even want to think about that possibility!' I ...