Chapter 63

Jake

If murder were legal, Cindi’s brother, Raegan, would be a dead man. He is nice to Winnie, but I can see his scheme from a mile away. It will start with him asking her if she wants a S’more and then end with him asking if she likes to see his hotdog…

“I’m a professional when it comes to grilling S’more kebabs on a stick. I’ve been doing this for ages. Trust me. The cracker won’t fall apart if you put it on the stick like this…”

My hackles rise when Winnie smiles at Raegan. I’m like a rottweiler sensing another dog on its territory. One could argue Raegan is just being friendly, but I can see through him.

He is interested.

And I’m burning in the pit of jealousy. If I could marry Winnie, put a ringer on her finger, then everyone-… no, don’t be stupid, Jake. You have just begun dating her. What I need to do is relax.

“Oh my, you’re so talented, Raegan!” Winnie exclaims and spins around the S’more stick. “It’s not falling apart at all!

I glare at the S’more kebab and then look down at my stick. Why didn’t I think of making a S’more stick for Winnie? I’m an idiot for not giving it to her, but I can’t go back in time so… she can have mine.

I rise to my feet and wander over to

Winnie. She lifts her chin in response and confusion flashes over her attractive features. There is uncertainty in her gaze and confusion about what I’m doing when I take her hand. But it won’t be that way for long.

“Here,” I mutter in a voice grumpier than intended. “Take my S’more kebab. It’s already made.”

I trade our sticks, satisfied when Winnie’s face lights up. Raegan appears puzzled, which gives me more delight. He should never have flirted with my girl. Fucking bastard.

“Oh, Jake! You’ve grilled it to perfection! I love how it’s all orange and crispy,”

Winnie takes a smite from the first

lips. “So tasty! This is a piece of childhood right

licking away at the S’mores and the marshmallows, and I swear I feel it

make you more,” I tell her, and walk over

I make it there, I “accidentally” drop it. I feign surprise with a little gasp. Shit… I’m so clumsy,” the girls giggle at me around the fire while Winnie blinks at

a smile at her. “Looks like I have to make a new S’more kebab with my

“Did you just drop that

yes, I fucking did because Raegan made it, and I’m the sole

are better. “Why would you

gives me a strange look. I think she is onto me, but she says nothing and sits down by the fire on our blanket. I plop down

the man is a bastard and

want to growl, but I miraculously push my irritation aside. I focus on making Winnie happy and reach into my backpack, smiling once I find the

kebab to be covered in chocolate?” I hold up the

like that?”

you trying to make me fat? Stop grilling me delicious food,

and the marshmallows will go straight to your butt.” I tease and wink at her. “It will keep it round

arm. “Not in front

laugh at

are staring at us now. I don’t care, though. The flirting will make one thing perfectly clear: Winnie belongs to

nuzzle my nose into her hair. She laughs and pushes at me, but I don’t budge. Cuddling with her feels right. Like something has slid into place. in my life.

in love with her. My teammates would probably laugh at me if

too early and that he would change his mind. But I’m

her, and she smiles at me. She is so pretty.

a living, breathing Christmas tree. I think it’s because her playful soul and nice heart can be seen in her smile. And

I’ve really fallen

Winnie arches a perfect eyebrow.

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