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.

better than anyone.

just giving

said, sounding like a total

"Where are you guys watching

could he not

history, so why would he feel awkward? "Keira and I are just doing a general walkthrough first. Plus..." Hayden paused, shooting me a quick look before adding, "Tonight's not

Jace's eyes, but all he said was,

that

clue, and Hayden didn't seem to care. "Do whatever you want. Please excuse us," he said, not

into the park, and as we passed Jace, I

you spot anything weird," Hayden murmured to

any issues. If there were, he wouldn't have brought

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by glittering lights. It was insanely romantic,

us. I couldn't just act like he wasn't there or pretend he was some stranger. Hayden, on the other hand, seemed totally chill. He pointed out different lighting setups, explaining where there'd been wiring problems and which areas had bad bulbs,

started to

even started to believe Jace had given up and left us alone. But as

been following

hands, but even that seemed like it