Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 165

Chapter 165

"Then you try it." Brandon brought his chocolate-covered apple near my mouth.

I Instinctively twisted my head away, but he was persistent, seemingly determined to see me eat it.

There was no escaping, so I reluctantly opened my mouth and took a bite. It was sweet and sour.

While not unpleasant, I preferred sweeter fruits, like the ones I bought. But seeing Brandor's expectant gaze, I smiled and pretended that it tasted good. I mumbled while chewing, "It's really good."

"I want to try yours," Brandon said. He didn't eat his treat and asked for mine instead.

I instinctively hid the treat behind my back, like a child protecting a prized candy bar.

Brandon laughed. "I just want a taste, not the whole thing.-Look at how worried you are."

His playful teasing continued. "Such a stingy one, aren't you?"

fruit after all. Fine. I

hiding place. I had chosen a box filled with five

one in

one I had already taken a bite

protest, Brandon had already leaned in and eaten my treat.

the center.

looked down at my treat when he finished swallowing.

eat it

between him and the remaining fruit, a sweet green grape. It was the

away, so I ate it, intending to finish it

was about to swallow, Brandon turned around. There was a mischievous grin on his face. Heat

sweet. I need a drink," Brandon said. He pointed

the chocolate-covered fruits, I learned

thirsty?" he asked. It was hard to tell if

I mumbled. After

a considerable