Chapter 2
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Everyone in the building knows us as the "coupon-clipping couple."
It all started when Mrs. Chambers caught us loading up on instant noodles during a sale.
After that, she spread the word that I was some broke millennial counting pennies like they were diamonds.
...
I cocooned myself in the blanket, sealing out every hint of cold air like it was my sworn enemy.
Soon, a human furnace pressed against my back.
James pulled me against his chest, tucking my frozen hands against his warm back.
"Sophie, you're freezing. We should get a space heater. I don't want you catching something."
"God no. Those things are expensive and they suck electricity like vampires."
I sniffled, my nose probably glowing red in the darkness.
"Besides, we need to save every penny we can."
His eyes narrowed as I mischievously pressed my ice-block hands and feet directly against his warm skin.
They say women are walking contradictions, and well, guilty as charged.
I was still salty about that pathetic excuse for a birthday cake.
I glared at him silently, willing him to read my mind without me having to spell it out.
I watched his handsome face inch closer, his movements under the covers growing increasingly restless.
His eyes darkened with each passing second.
After five years together, I could read him like yesterday's news.
I quickly dove under the covers.
My voice came out muffled through the blanket.
"James Carter, don't even think about it! I'm not in the mood! I—"
Suddenly, I was yanked out from my fabric fortress.
When I opened my eyes, something sparkled on my wrist.
Holy crap, it was gorgeous!
