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?"

he was right. It was just a chocolate-covered fruit after all. Fine. I would give

a box filled with five different, bite-sized chocolate-covered fruits. "Here. Take your

at the one in my hand. "I want

was the one I had

Brandon had already leaned in and eaten my treat. He had eaten the

the center.

when he finished swallowing. Only one lonely fruit

eat it

him and the remaining fruit, a sweet green grape.

it away, so

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

Brandon said. He pointed at a nearby drink stall and

fruits, I learned my lesson. I let him decide first before I

you thirsty?" he asked. It was hard to tell if he was genuinely confused or simply enjoying

mumbled. After

a considerable distance,