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.

for dinner, he left again. I wanted to ask if he was going to eat, but he

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

had worked wonders. After a good night's sleep, my

next morning, the place was eerily

and was immediately met

few seconds, and I noticed his ears turning red

glanced down at my outfit and felt

to my room, but Macy called out cheerfully, "Keira, why

the time I changed and came back out, Hayden was gone. I looked toward

scared him off," Macy said, nudging me playfully.

exactly

the one with all the dirty thoughts at your age.

+15 BONUS

did you say? Dirty thoughts? Have I been too nice to you these past few days that

laughed. "No, no, it was a compliment. Even at your age, you're sharp

between you and Hayden?" Macy asked, her tone