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

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Cole's eyes narrowed, but he kept that amused smile on his face, like he was considering something.

I didn't really care what he was thinking and went straight for it. "If it's too much hassle, just forget it."

He let out a dry laugh. "Too much trouble? Please. You could ask for anything, and I'd be in." That felt a little over the line.

But before I could say anything, Steve cleared his throat, a not-so-subtle hint.

Cole just grinned, mischief in his eyes. "Alright, alright. Ladies first."

I wasn't in the mood to mess around. If he was gonna let me go first, I'd make it count.

X+I lined up my shot, took it, and cleared the table in one go. Not bad.

Cole didn't seem the least bit upset about losing. He just clapped with a grin. "No surprise, being Steve's friend. You're impressive."

"I'll concede this one, but you gotta give me a shot to show off, right?" He waved over the attendant to reset the balls.

table even faster than

clapped back, not holding anything back. "Okay, you're

So, tell me, what do you want me to do? Cole squinted at

breath. "I want

split second. I knew he'd wonder why, so I got

tense expression eased up a little. "Oh?

I said, keeping it

for more. After a moment, he nodded. "Alright, I can take you to

then back at me. "He's not in the best shape right now. Doesn't really do visitors." That was his way of warning me that even if he took me, I might not get to see his

about

put on a disappointed look and

I'd already piqued his interest. Now, he'd be

he was

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me for a few seconds, then let out a dry laugh. "You're not as simple

on to my play of stepping back

going to admit it. "I just don't like putting people in tough