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asked as little questions as possible. When she went to work, she stayed out of sight. James only looked at her warily during lab, seemingly content to keep a distance as well.
    The next week was filled with a flurry of excitement over their first exam. The test was scheduled for the following Monday, and it was all anyone could talk about.
    Friday after class, Angelica turned around in her seat to face Kate and Tim. “I’m hosting a study group. If you guys want to come, we’re going to start Saturday afternoon around four. It’ll be a potluck, so bring something to share if you’re coming.”
    Kate and Tim had both been to her study groups when they were all in O Chem together last semester. She lived with her parents, and had a spacious house and a lovely yard to relax in while they compared notes and helped each other. Study group would be a perfect distraction.
    The lab that day was an enzyme assay. While Tim went to retrieve chemicals from the inventory shelves, Kate worked to get the glassware set up, pulling it out of her locker. The laboratory was noisy and everyone was bustling to get everything done in time.
    When she stood, she squeaked and clutched her chest. James was standing in front of her.
    “Do you have everything you need?” His jaw was set in a firm line as he looked at her and then over to Tim.
    As she struggled to understand the meaning behind his words, Tim came back with a tray full of brown glass bottles. “Come on, Katie, help me weigh these.”
    Without looking back, she walked away from James and set her sights on finishing her lab on time. Spending a minute more trying to understand him would have made her head explode.
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    Kate spent Saturday morning baking in the communal kitchen in her dorm. She danced around the large space, adding a little of this and a little of that to the blueberry coffee cake batter. Every time she made it, she changed the spices in it. This time, she added cinnamon and nutmeg. It was a lot like being in lab only she got to taste the concoctions she made here. Once it had cooled, she wrapped her cake, picked up Tim, and headed to Angelica’s house.
    Nearly everyone from class was there, mulling around and chatting quietly. Ever the gracious hostess, Angelica gathered everyone and opened her notes. Study group had begun.
    About an hour in, Angelica was pulled away to answer the front door. The room filled with excited chatter when she returned with James.

Chapter 4
    When Angelica came to his office and asked James if he would help at her study group Saturday afternoon, he said yes, and then he began to notice the way she touched his arm and played with her hair while she talked to him. James’ head spun. Did Angelica know about Kate and thought he was the kind of professor who had sex with his students? It was too late to change his mind. Angelica had his word.
    Joining the study group would be the perfect distraction. Angelica told him it started at four in the afternoon, but warned him it always took a while before they got started. She also let him know it was a potluck. He stopped at the store on the way and bought a few bottles of soda.
    Angelica greeted him at the door and played with her hair again. She offered to give him a tour of her house, but James declined. He made a point to be as short and gruff with her as possible. He didn’t want to give her the wrong idea.
    He followed her into the living room and stifled a gasp when his gaze fell on Kate. What was she doing here?
    “Where should I put this?” James raised the bag of soda. He couldn’t sit down. He needed time to think.
    Angelica turned to face him. “In the kitchen, it’s on the right. I’ll show you.”
    “No, I’ll find it.” James backed away and turned to the right. It was a long hall leading to bedrooms. She must’ve meant her right, not his. He retraced his steps and pushed open a swinging door to the kitchen.
    His mouth went dry and his head swam when he noticed Kate