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

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

"I figured if you were in a hurry, you'd come looking for me, so I left it open for you," Hayden replied like it was no big deal.

And yet, like an idiot, I asked, "So you came out like that on purpose?"

His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "No, I heard my phone ringing and came out to grab it. I didn't expect... well, the timing... Yeah, just perfect timing.

At least he had a great body, so it wasn't the worst thing to catch a glimpse.

On the way to the Johnston residence, Hayden stayed quiet.

I figured he was probably nervous. "When we get to the Johnstons', all you have to do is say hello. I'll take care of any awkward questions." "Okay," he nodded.

"And if Jace is there and tries to be a jerk or make things hard for you, don't hold back," I added.

"Got it."

"Oh, and one more thing-we should get our story straight. We'll say we met in Chiverton, and, um," I paused, feeling my face heat up, "you're interested in me... so you followed me here." "I don't think I'll have any trouble with that."

not quite catching what he meant

and the silence between us grew. The air

realized, because when the car in front of me slammed on its brakes out of nowhere,

jerking it to the side, turning the car into

we came to a stop, I was still frozen

reflexes were so quick, it almost didn't

you get hurt?" Hayden scolded lightly, and

three years, but right then, I felt like

my pulse finally calming down after the adrenaline rush. Out of

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at him, intrigued.

*Special forces."

get the gist-special forces guys were the ones

Yeah, he definitely looked ridiculously

about him, something you didn't

How come you didn't become a SWAT officer or something?" I couldn't help it-I was extra curious about him

away, and then Demi's words popped into