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

Chapter 277

"It's nothing, just thought we could grab dinner," Nate said, totally straightforward.

Lena looked a little stunned and didn't reply right away

Just when I thought she was going to blow it again, probably to be all polite or whatever, she surprised me with a simple, "Okay.

Yes!

She wasn't completely clueless. At least she wasn't about to push away a hot guy like Nate.

I mentally high-fived Lena, already imagining how amazing her night would be with her long-time crush. But then Retta chimed in, "It's been ages since we all hung out after graduation. We should definitely have a proper reunion." Wait, what?!

Talk about an overenthusiastic third wheel.

I'd been there before; it was obvious Retta didn't want Lena and Nate to have any alone time.

Lena was finally being brave, and now this uninvited guest was trying to weasel her way in. Even if Lena wanted to go along with it, I wasn't about to let that happen.

about to jump in when Lena beat me to it. "Retta, Nate and I have something else

Lena! She wasn't about to let this chance slip

even flinch. Instead, she flashed a cool smile. "I know it's about the surgery for your friend's family member. You might not realize it, but I'm also part of this project. I'll be assisting Nate in

"I'm part of the surgery team" card,

could get a word out, Nate spoke up.

word

could've been a better shutdown than what

into her coat pockets, forcing a wry smile. "If it's personal, then I won't intrude." Then

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absolutely certain Nate had

he'd just shut down his supposed partner, the way he looked at Lena

internally screaming with excitement for

as Nate and Retta were out of sight, I grabbed Lena and pulled her into a hug, whispering in her ear, "Nate made the first move! You two

still blushing

you, and you're still not convinced?" I

something serious, like a lifelong commitment with just one