Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo grabbed a seat and took in the scene there were already plenty of people around, and before long, even more drifted in.

"Chunky, scoot over. I'm sitting next to you," Leo called out.

Chunky, halfway through a mouthful of chips, shot him a look. "Leo, don't get all friendly out of nowhere. Every time you sidle up, I know you're plotting something."

Leo threw an arm around Chunky's shoulders, reached straight into his snack bag, and helped himself to a chip. "Come on, do you really think your buddy would set you up? I play fair when I recruit people—no tricks, just honesty."

Chunky just stared at him. "Recruit, huh? Here we go again."

Someone nearby laughed. "Leo, you're trouble. Chunky's too pure for your schemes."

Leo grinned and patted Chunky's stomach. "Seriously, man, you could stand to drop a few pounds."

Chunky turned away, stuffing another chip into his mouth with a huff.

"You've met my girl, right?" Leo went on. "She's super slim now, but back in the day, she was a total snack monster-Miss Anya, the reigning queen of junk food. Hanging out with me, though, look at her now! She's lost the weight and looks amazing."

Chunky rolled his eyes. "So you're telling me if I start hanging out with you, I'll just lose weight by magic?"

liver's getting serious. Why don't we

pitch in front

in, some even egging him on. Sure, there was the usual banter and a bit of envy over Leo's knack

"Come on, Chunky-go work with Leo. The guy's sharp and he's got big plans. You help him out, he helps you slim down. Being a homebody is fine, but

to lose a hundred pounds, you'll be engaged

"You're all Leo's cheerleaders, aren't you?" Leo kept his

back, "So, how much are you

on, talking cash between brothers

snorted. "We're not

laughed. "Okay, then lend me some

gaped

tea. "Relax, man, I'm messing with you. No borrowing-there's a salaryan it for you.

shook his head. "Figures you studied economics

while Leo was busy working his magic

own kind

really is full of aunts and