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.

I wanted to ask if he was going to eat,

beside me. "Hayden's so aloof. He only acts this way because he's got a thing for you. 'Acting what way?' I

didn't ask, but his massage had worked wonders. After a good night's

was eerily quiet, like it was

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

seconds, and I noticed his ears turning

down at my outfit

spun around to head back to my room, but Macy called out cheerfully, "Keira, why are you going back

and came back out, Hayden was gone.

nudging me playfully. "You've got some

exactly what she meant, but it

thoughts at your age. Think you can handle it?"

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

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

between you and Hayden?" Macy asked, her tone