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

Chapter 232

Jace was here. I hadn't expected that.

But it made sense. Tonight was the big lighting test, and as the owner of the amusement park, of course he'd want to check it out.

Our Pe

eyes met, and Jace started walking over.

Hayden's hand slipped around mine, warm and steady

Gotta give him credit-when it came to pretending to be my boyfriend, he didn't hold back. The second Jace showed up, Hayden's protective vibe kicked in like it was second nature.

Jace's eyes darted to our joined hands, but he didn't look fazed. "What time does it start?" he asked, his voice calm

Hayden and I knew what he meant-the lighting test.

"Ten minutes, Hayden answered.

"Where's the best spot to watch?" Jace asked, his tone still calm.

Hayden's grip on my hand tightened just a bit. I glanced at him, and he looked back like he was leaving it up to me.

place better than anyone. He didn't

just giving me

said, sounding like a total tour guide. "The best one's from

shifting to Hayden. "Where are you

could he not feel

why would he feel awkward? "Keira and I are just doing a general walkthrough first. Plus..." Hayden paused, shooting me

but all he said was,

What was that supposed

seem to care. "Do whatever you want. Please excuse us,"

as we passed Jace, I couldn't help but notice the cold vibe coming off

know if you spot anything weird," Hayden

wouldn't be any issues. If there were, he

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the park, surrounded by glittering lights. It was insanely romantic, but I couldn't let

wasn't there or pretend he was some stranger. Hayden, on the other hand, seemed totally chill. He

started to

and left us alone. But as Hayden and I reached the Ferris wheel, I

been following us the

done anything super couple-y, just held hands, but even that seemed like it was enough to make Jace uncomfortable. Yet, he