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Nathan: Skylight, huh?
Nathan: So she hasn’t been to your cabin
Reed: Not your business
Nathan: Sure, but she was quick to make it sound like she had been
Nathan: Almost like she was covering for something
Nathan: That’s weird
Nathan: Makes me want to gather clues and get sleuthing
Reed: It’s late
Reed: Say what you want to say so I can get some sleep
Nathan: Okay
Nathan: Are you living out one of Lucy’s romcom fantasies and fake dating Rose?
Reed: Is that something I’m likely to do?
Nathan: Nope
Nathan: But when those women brought it up last week, you looked like you didn’t know what they were talking about
Nathan: And Rose looked like she was going to be sick
Nathan: Right until you put your arm around her and said you were together
Nathan: So? Tell me I’m wrong
Reed: You’re wrong
Nathan: Naughty, naughty
Nathan: Lying about everything these days
Nathan: Why are you faking? Does she have a crappy ex you need to scare off?
Nathan: Does she have an inheritance she can only get if she’s got a grouchy boyfriend?
Nathan: Is it a PR move to make Perk Me Up go viral?
Nathan: Are you protecting her honor after you were discovered in a compromising position?
Reed: Stop
Reed: I would rather tell you than let you make up scenarios all night
Reed: She told her parents we’re dating to get them to stop hounding her
Reed: She didn’t know they would tell the whole town
Reed: That’s it
Nathan: And you’re going along with it
Reed: Yes
Nathan: Because…?
Nathan: Your silence tells me everything
Reed: That’s not how silence works
Nathan: With you, it does
Reed: Don’t tell anyone about this
Reed: She doesn’t deserve the embarrassment if it got out
Nathan: What about you?
Reed: I’m not embarrassed
Nathan: No, why are you doing it?
Nathan: Silence. So predictable
Nathan: Your increased surliness on this topic makes me think you’re gone for her already
Reed: I’m always surly
Nathan: Wait. Did you like her before this started?
Nathan: You’re a practical guy
Nathan: You wouldn’t just jump in and pretend to be someone’s boyfriend unless you had a VERY specific reason to
Nathan: OMG
Nathan: Did I finally read the room?
Nathan: You have my blessing
Nathan: I love this for you
Nathan: Perfect match, just like Lucy said
Reed: Look. It’s just for the summer
Reed: It’s not real between us
Reed: There are no feelings attached
Nathan: Bro
Nathan: Don’t fool yourself