Cal,” Lex heard Lory squeal from behind the closed door, “I have to go.”
Then she was at the door, looking spectacular, as always. She had her beautiful blonde hair in a high ponytail with short strands that had come loose. She also had a soft glow and black workout clothes on. She must have been on patrol. Why did he not want her on patrol anymore?
‘Because she should be protected, not have to protect others,’ Warren chimed into the question Lex had.
“Hi, Lex,” she smiled so broadly at him. It made his heart flutter with pure love. She closed the door and then they stood in the hall, alone.
“These are for you,” he held out the bouquet of flowers to her.
“Thank you,” her demeanour changed, “They’re beautiful. That’s very thoughtful.”
“You hate them,” Lex stated more than asked.
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