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.

he was going to eat, but he

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

but his massage had worked wonders. After

the place was eerily

was immediately met by two pairs of eyes at

few seconds, and I noticed his ears turning

glanced down at my outfit and

my room, but Macy called out cheerfully, "Keira, why are you going back inside? Come have some

I changed and came back out, Hayden was gone.

said, nudging me

her eyebrows, and I knew exactly what she meant,

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

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been too nice to you these past few days that you think you can insult

compliment. Even at your age, you're sharp and perceptive. Nothing

do you think there's a chance between you and Hayden?" Macy asked, her tone bouncing between casual and