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.

was just giving me the

spots, all marked," I said, sounding like a total tour guide.

shifting to Hayden. "Where are you guys watching from?"

could he not

doing a general walkthrough first. Plus..." Hayden paused, shooting me a quick look before adding, "Tonight's not an official

eyes, but all he said

What was that

care. "Do whatever you want. Please excuse us," he said, not giving Jace another

as we passed Jace, I couldn't

if you spot anything

I knew there wouldn't be any issues. If there were, he wouldn't have brought me

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It was insanely romantic, but I couldn't let myself get caught

my ex trailing behind 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

started

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

following us

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