He had smiled at me flirtatiously, pouring me a beer. Tha

ards each other, I didn't let myself linger at the al

ch other, even though we run

iden until today. And now, he's sitting on my porch, shit-

, once I'm close enough. "The ice rink. The p

, hating the timing

I had perfected the details of my apol

with that kiss. I never meant

, rising to his full height. He s

n't think I can bear proximity with the pse

ow. The kiss. The pub

, he continues. "They are calling you my girlfriend." He laughs sarcastically.

il tomorrow, and I'll find a way to remedy this situation." I swallow down

er on you, seeing as how you stooped low

you to make him jealous. You must be aware

a prude and all." He looks like

the girlfriend rumours tomorrow. You have my word. I also owe you a favour for helping me. I'll try to pay you back as soon as I can. I coul

t sounds tempting." A pause. "So, it

wer, without

ou like to keep the ruse g

. "I don't understand. Did you s

tching the corners of his mouth, eyes half droo

ave specks of gold in them. A hard mouth that breaks into frequent grins. He's a walking bag of c

t doing girlfriends?" My breath hitches as he app

merely takes my duffel bag,

shoving our fake relationship in all their faces. Think about how pissed Theo's gonna be when h

wanting to do this for fun, deep down, I know it's personal on som

ale. "Exactly how long are we

o ruin Theo, as well as his newfound relationship." That sounds l

lders. "We can start by go

you and basketb

ss mocking m

s been moaning for weeks about being unable

he doesn't seem to be mocking me anym

the NBA Finals. Theo's going to die when he fin

ht." He matches my grin and throws in a wink for

ays fr

auses for a moment before

this is real. Yet, I can't help the way my i

y." I purse my lips. "Just

t of information, because the house lights come