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

Chapter 231

The phone, which had been blowing up, went quiet all of a sudden.

For a second, the only things we could hear were the sizzle from the stove and our own hearts racing.

We were so close that our breaths mixed, and I caught a flash of something intense in Hayden's eyes...

I just knew this was leading up to something huge.

Knock, knock!

A knock on the door shattered the moment, followed by Mrs. Lowrey's voice. "Hayden, my water's barely trickling. Can you come take a look?"

Hayden jumped back, and I used the chance to make a beeline for the couch, practically diving onto it.

A second later, Hayden walked out of the kitchen and over to the door. "Sure, I'll check it out."

"Thank you," she said, peeking inside and spotting me. She gave me a polite smile. "Keira, mind if I borrow your boyfriend for a bit?"

Hét out a small laugh.

"He's all yours," I teased. "Just don't forget to return him in one piece.

she said, leading Hayden

sighed in relief, sipping my watermelon

the time Hayden came back to get me,

passed.

to break the ice. "What was wrong with Mrs. Lowrey's water?" "Faucet was clogged with

rumors about the building being torn down

"Yeah."

moving out soon anyway, since you're just renting." I added, remembering how he'd

Hayden asked.

""Not sure y

about

a moment longer, but didn't

usual. I had this weird feeling that if Hayden ever disappeared from my life, I'd

we ate, we headed

I asked when I realized

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"No need," Hayden said.

really just

walking, leading me

looks perfect now, but we'll need to check the overall effect