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Hey," Arnold shot Hector a small glare. "Emma's worth every second of my time. She's the only girl for me. There's not anyone else who could hold a candle to her."
"That's nice," said Hector as Emma hid behind a row of lockers while the two boys walked by. "It's great to have unrealistic and dangerously high expectations. Maybe, I should make 'High Hopes' your ringtone."
"Just keep it up, Hec," Arnold grinned as he shook his head.
"I'm just saying that you need to keep your options open until you know it's a sure thing."
"Like you and Pria?"
"Exactly, like Pria and me! We're soulmates, y'know? Reincarnated lovers from eons ago in vain of Romeo and Juliet."
"You're a total spaz. You know that, right?"
"Hector Spazz Ramirez. I like the sound of that. Y'know what also has a nice ring to it?"
"What?"
"Mrs. Pria Spazz Ramirez! You think I should run that by her later?"
"Definitely go for it. Put a ring on it."
"But should I do it before or after French Class?"
"See? Now, I can't tell if you're still joking."
"Oh, I am."
"Thank goodness."
"Or am I? I really don't know anymore.
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Robert G. Culp (Olympus Rising (The Fallen Book 1))