Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 32

"I need to wake up at ten," Allison said, lounging on the couch and glancing up at him with a relaxed smile. She had a little milk mustache going on, and it was oddly charming.

Joshua's gaze darkened just a bit, and he swallowed hard, awkwardly looking away. "Get some sleep early, goodnight," he mumbled.

Without waiting for a response, he headed straight for the stairs.

Allison, blissfully unaware of his internal struggle, went back to leisurely sipping her milk.

The following morning, Joshua knocked on Allison's door just before her alarm could buzz.

"Allie, rise and shine."

Allison blinked her eyes open, retrieved her phone from under her pillow, and checked the time. 9:59. Right on the dot.

After freshening up, she found breakfast already waiting on the table—a simple bowl of oatmeal.

She sat down, unwrapped a packet of utensils, and took a sip. Her eyes lit up. "This tastes exactly like the oatmeal from that diner near our office!"

glance up.

was that "hmm"

sip, confirming the taste

pick this up from the diner behind

replied, his face

surprised. "How'd you even know

least a ten-mile drive. Why would Joshua go out of his

wraps, Joshua admitted, "I've been to Oak Lake to see

Allison was floored.

to Oak Lake

she

Her surprise got the better of her,

handed her a napkin. "Easy

How did I not

after, and this year too," Joshua said, calm and

the realization hitting her like a wave. Joshua had been

of someone regularly staying there he had

heart raced. She didn't want to delve into it just yet, and quickly