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Startled, Celeste went to open the door and saw Gary carrying his luggage and backpack at her doorstep.
She frowned slightly and asked, "What are you doing?"
"I've checked out from my room. I'm staying with you." Gary said matter-of-factly.
Celeste paused for a moment before letting let him in.
"What did Janice tell you?" Gary asked.
"She said she likes you," Celeste said as she closed the door. Then she saw him laughing.
"What kind of joke is that? Celeste, can you not be so petty? There's really nothing between Janice and me." Gary said.
Celeste knew she really didn't know Gary as much as Janice did.
Even if what she said was true, he still wouldn't believe Janice liked him.
Then there was no need for her to court a rebuff, so she smiled and said, "Yeah, I'm just messing around. I'm petty like that."
"Silly girl." Gary held her in his arms and took a deep breath of her scent before saying, "I only love you. Don't imagine things."