Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter

42

It was the bluntest thing I'd ever said.

Hayden looked slightly stunned, then replied in a super chill tone, "You're overthinking it.

I did not say anything.

He turned around and started cutting the watermelon, arranging each piece on the plate like little soldiers ready for inspection.

Looking at the perfectly cut watermelon, I suddenly felt this weird urge to snoop around his room. "Why aren't you eating? Just staring at it won't help," Macy teased as she walked over. Macy was such a character-hands on hips when scolding, but super caring and gentle when she showed concern. She could crack a dirty joke like nobody's business.

"I was waiting for you. You really stood up for me earlier," I said playfully, handing her the biggest piece of watermelon.

Macy didn't hesitate. She took a bite and said, "Sweet, but I can't have too much. My blood sugar's high."

I started on my piece, but Hayden went back to his room and stayed there.

ask if he was

only acts this way because he's got a thing for you. 'Acting what way?'

worked wonders. After a

next morning, the place was eerily quiet, like it

my spaghetti-strap nightgown, I opened the door and was immediately met by two

a few seconds, and I noticed his

outfit and felt my face

called out cheerfully, "Keira, why are you

back out, Hayden was gone. I looked toward his room. "Why

him off," Macy said, nudging me playfully. "You've

eyebrows, and I knew exactly what she meant, but

with all the dirty thoughts at your age. Think you can handle it?"

+15 BONUS

"What did you say? Dirty thoughts? Have I been too nice to you these past

"No, no, it was a compliment. Even at your age, you're sharp and perceptive. Nothing

and Hayden?" Macy asked, her tone bouncing