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"This feels a lot like a date," I tease, taking a seat at the table we're directed to.

Humming, Edward looks around. "Tell me about it. Your admirers are staring."

Looking towards the far end of the dinner, I notice Mike, Ben and Sam watching us, unable to hide their shock.

"I think they're staring at your pea coat."

He guffaws, and I find it hard to maintain a straight face, biting my lip instead. Eyes narrowing, full of mirth, he growls low, throwing the coat from his shoulders.

It's a nice coat. It suits him.

"Is it difficult to maintain your intimidating persona in a pea coat?" I ask, trying to act nonchalant. It's a serious question. My smirk betrays me.

He sighs, exaggeratedly. "You have no idea."

We've never teased each other like this, it's freeing. My heart hums, my cheeks flushed, happy, comfortable.

"It looks good." I tell him, he scowls. "I'm serious!"

"It's cold out, okay?" He snatches a menu, huffing loud. I laugh, he smiles.

For a moment, we're not broken.

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