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.

this snowy night, their heartbeats pounded loudly against

landed on her forehead, its coldness shocking her back to

did I

just

some kind of sacred, unspoken rule?

in a panic, she quickly let herself drop back down onto her

she lifted her chin and forced out

It was brave.

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immediately backed away revealed

everything clearly.

didn’t take advantage of the moment.

and scolded her, “Nonsense. You’re completely drunk. Go

her response, he turned and walked away.

snowfall, standing strong and unwavering–yet each step he took only

ache spread through Lena’s chest, laced with unspoken grievances.

kissed him.

still remained

fallen

that his feelings for her were

emotions be so

in love anymore.

gaze, she wasn’t sure if it was the snow blurring her vision or if

legs felt weak,

reached out instinctively, trying to grab onto something–anything–before she fell.

hand wrapped around her arm.

Aaron.

had come

he said simply.

Go?

still

definitely didn’t want him helping her right

she