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

Hello 743

Chapter 743

"One Sloppy Joe Taco, extra hot sauce," Lena said, stepping up to the counter. She didn't. bother asking Aaron what he wanted; she assumed he wouldn't eat tacos anyway.

But, of course, Aaron had to surprise her.

"One Ground Beef Taco."

Lena turned to him. "You're eating?"

Aaron looked unbothered. "What else? You eat, and I just sit here watching?"

The eatery owner, catching the vibe, laughed and chimed in, "We get couples sharing one large taco all the time!

Lena's face burned. Couples? Lady, please.

Another misunderstanding. By now, Lena could practically write a memoir about them.

Back in school, when Aaron was still around, people constantly assumed they were a couple. One clueless teacher even accused them of dating and threatened to call their parents. Iconic. Now, as full-grown adults, it was borderline laughable that they still couldn't dodge the same assumptions.

quick glance at Aaron. Honestly, he

mild flavors, so no hot sauce," Lena

laugh. "He's not a blood relative, is

fun topic for Lena, so she shut it down quick "He is."

and followed him. "Do you want something to

door. It'll be here soon," Aaron said,

Aaron, of all people, drink bubble tea? She hadn't even seen him order

got. Aaron used to ban her from touching bubble

girlfriend. No way he'd suddenly go soft

when are you bringing your girlfriend

girlfriend? I didn't

Lena froze.

the moment hang for a beat before adding, "I

no sound came out for a second. "Are you... hiding her from the famil "Oh no.

went to your department with a

else would a grown man randomly show up

just helped her get to

of awkwardness crashing over Lena. That's what happened? Great.