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?"

was right. It was just a chocolate-covered fruit after

took out my treat from its hiding place. I had chosen a box

inside the box, Brandon looked at the one in my hand. "I want that one," he

one

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

the center.

at my treat when he finished swallowing. Only one lonely

eat

him and the remaining fruit, a sweet green grape. It was the best flavor of

be a waste to throw it away,

There was a mischievous grin on his face. Heat flooded back to my

sweet. I need a drink," Brandon said. He pointed at a nearby drink stall and

chocolate-covered fruits, I learned my lesson. I

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

After paying. I walked away

followed me silently. Even though we had walked for a considerable distance, he didn't say a word.