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thinking that the reason I'm with him right now is because of the similarities. Yes, that’s probably part of it, but Lucas is sweet, funny and there is this unbelievable connection.
    Lucas squints his eyes at me. He is trying to read my face to see if he can decipher my lie.
    “So, what’s on the agenda today?” I want to change the subject.
    “We can go back to my place and I can take advantage of every beautiful inch of you,” Lucas says low and seductively.
    I blush thinking about how much he has already taken advantage of me.
    “That’s very enticing. I do have a request, though.”
    “I take requests.”
    “After we stop by my place and I shower, change and make sure everything is good with Liz. I also need to stop by the drugstore.”
    “Everything okay?”
    “Yes, I need to pick something up, that’s all. No big deal.”
    He looks at me concerned for a moment, then brushes it off when I smile brightly at him.
    When we walk into my dark apartment Liz is on a purple yoga mat, watching a DVD, and mimicking the slender woman’s pigeon pose.
    “You’re up early,” I flip on the light switch.
    “You’re not alone?” she says accusatory.
    “Hey, Liz,” Lucas says with a short wave, his eyes roaming over our small eclectic apartment. Liz switches poses in sync with the instructor on the television. Lucas doesn't pay her much mind, which is a feat in itself since she is gorgeous and decked out in yoga gear.
    Our apartment has a nice flat screen TV, courtesy of Liz. The sofa has a bold flower print and on each side of the sofa there is a small armchair that tends to act more like a catch-all for me. The small coffee table has since been pushed against the wall to make room for Liz’s yoga. Incense sticking out of the house plant in the windowsill above the sink, mixed with Liz’s freshly shampooed hair makes the apartment smell like clean hippies, if that’s even a thing.
    “Where’s Matt?” I question, surprised he isn't still with her.
    “Ugh, Matt had too much to drink and had some issues.” She scrunches up her face as she shifts into downward dog.
    “That bad, huh?” I ask.
    “So bad, I needed to relieve some pent up energy.”
    Lucas is still taking in the apartment, when he asks, “Which room is yours?”
    “Last door on the left,” I explain to which he replies, “Mind if I check it out?” This might seem strange to some, I mean how often does your one night stand come home with you and check out your room? I can tell by the way Liz is looking at me that she finds it peculiar, but for some reason it seems natural to me.
    “Go right ahead. Just don’t mind the mess.” Lucas kisses me tenderly on the shoulder and then walks into my room.
    “Wow, so you had a better night than me, I take it?” Liz asks switching positions again. She’s talking to me with her head between her legs and I can't help but laugh.
    “I had an amazing night. We’re going to hang out today. Mind if I borrow your laptop, so I can get my article done today?”
    “Not at all. Have fun.” She stretches her arms up over her blonde head.
    “I intend to.” I flash a huge grin as I walk away and into my room with Lucas.
    My room is a mess. Being neat and tidy has never been my thing. Clothes from last nights ‘what do I want to wear’ are in huge piles on my twin bed. On the floor is a pile of laundry I need to wash and sitting right next to that is a basket filled with clothes I need to put away. When I walk in, Lucas is standing in front of the tall dresser. He’s looking at something that I can’t quite see. The look on his face is tender. I get closer to see what he is looking at and my breath hitches. Of all the things he singles out in my cluttered room, he’s looking at the one thing that means the most to me.
    It was the last morning I’d ever spent with Jake. Of course, I didn't know it at the time. I thought we would have more time together.
    I slip on my flip flops and have one foot out the