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

Chapter 990

Snowflakes fell in thick clusters, drifting down from the sky in a quiet dance. Aaron gently lowered Lena to the ground, but his hands remained on her waist, steadying he

His gaze locked onto her flushed face, red from both laughter and the cold. “Then… do you want to be with me?”

Lena tilted her head up to look at him. Her neck was starting to ache, and the snow landing on her skin was cool to the touch.

Had Aaron worn height insoles today?

Why did he seem taller than usual?

“I do,” she answered honestly. “But I don’t dare to.”

His heart gave a sharp thud.

Finally–finally–she had given him a response, even if it was just a sliver of acknowledgment.

She was afraid. And he knew exactly what she was afraid of.

His dark eyes deepened, reflecting the night’s shadows. “Whatever you fear, I’ll take care of it. You just need to be brave enough to move forward.”

Lena’s eyes were filled with him–with this man whose face, in her eyes, was the most beautiful in the world.

Even when she had once liked Nate, in terms of looks, Aaron had always come first.

Snowflakes landed on his brows, his nose, and his lips, melting into droplets that shimmered under the streetlights like tiny diamonds.

His words still echoed in her ears.

Be brave.

How brave was brave enough?

Her gaze lingered on his lips.

And then, before she could overthink it, she lifted onto her toes and kissed him.

Their lips met, soft and hesitant, sending a shiver through both of them.

Lena flinched slightly, but before she could retreat, the firm arm around her waist tightened, holding her in place.

their heartbeats

its coldness

did I just do?

I really just

some kind of sacred, unspoken rule?

quickly

lifted her chin and forced out a casual, “That’s

It was brave.

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the way she immediately backed away revealed her

saw everything

forward, didn’t take advantage of

exhaled slowly and scolded her, “Nonsense. You’re completely drunk. Go home,”

for her response, he turned and walked

unwavering–yet each step he took only carried

ache spread through Lena’s

had kissed

yet he still remained indifferent?

truly fallen

convinced himself that his

could a man’s emotions be

in love

wasn’t sure if it was the snow blurring

legs felt weak, her balance unsteady.

trying to grab onto something–anything–before she

firm hand

Aaron.

come back.

go,” he said

Go?

was still mad.

him helping her right

sharp tug, she