"I figured. But I feel like a freeloader sometimes," she sighed as they began exiting their usual lunch spot. It was a small mom-and-pop diner just a block from the university. They had discovered it when searching for local restaurants during their first year, becoming a favourite go-to of theirs.
He gave her a look that told of her silliness. "Don't. Just think of it as an asshole tax."
Her face scrunched at his comment, not understanding.
"Waiving rent is a good trade-off for putting up with him. He might actually learn to be likeable if you're around long enough."
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Published: April 17, 2020