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 barely

prefers mild flavors, so no hot sauce,"

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

he wasn't. Aaron had been adopted and raised by her grandparents, practically like family. But this wasn't exactly a fun topic for Lena, so she

and followed him. "Do you want

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

Wait, what? Since when did Aaron, of all people, drink bubble tea? She

ban her from touching bubble tea or soda. He wouldn't even go near casual snacks himself.

have a girlfriend. No way he'd suddenly go soft without

your girlfriend

her. "What girlfriend? I didn't even know I

Lena froze.

moment hang for a beat before adding, "I don't have a

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

"You think I went to your department with

else would a grown man randomly show up at the

just

awkwardness crashing over Lena. That's