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.

at Aaron. Honestly, he

sauce,"

owner blinked, then gave a laugh. "He's

wasn't exactly a fun topic for Lena, so she shut it down quick "He is." Aaron,

"Do you want something

bubble tea from next door. It'll be here soon," Aaron said, totally

froze for half a second. Wait, what? Since when did Aaron, of all people, drink bubble tea? She hadn't even seen him order

from touching bubble tea or

a girlfriend. No

bringing your

I

Lena froze.

beat before adding, "I don't

moved, but no sound came out for a second. "Are you... hiding her from the famil "Oh no. She cringed. She'd already spilled

I went to your department with a girlfriend last

grown man randomly show up at the

fell during an event. I just helped

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