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She gazes at me, seeming to look for comfort or approval.
“You’re incredible.” That is all I can reply. She stares at me, confused. “Sorry, but you are. You’re this superstar with every opportunity to be the biggest diva like some of those other celebrities out there, but you don’t. You stay grounded, and you’re giving this guy chance after chance to be better than he seems to be, and …” I smile, earning one from her. “You put away double bacon avocado burgers like a champ.” She laughs. “You’re incredible, Jade. Kristen Jade.”
A quietness falls between us. For a split second, I think I might’ve said too much or overstepped my bounds. But she reaches over, taking my hand. I swallow the nerves as her dark green eyes lock on mine. “Thank you,” she whispers.
She leans closer to me, and I can’t take my eyes off of her lips. However, before anything can happen, my phone starts going off. We both pull away, and I feel my face heat up as I reach into my pocket for my phone.
“Hey,” I answer.
“Dude, where’d you go?” Shawn yells.
“Oh crap,” I reply, laughing. “I completely forgot. I’m sorry, man.”
“Where are you?”
“I … I’m at home.”
“What? Why?”
My eyes jump over to Jade, who stares at me curiously. “Uh, a friend needed a ride.”
“Oooh.” He starts laughing. “Don’t even worry about it, then. Make sure you leave a sock on your door handle, just in case.”
“Okay, shut up,” I say. “Do you need a ride?”
“Naw, don’t even worry about it. I’ll take a Lyft or something.”
“Okay, thanks.” Hanging up, I give Jade a nervous smile.
“I’m so sorry,” she says. “I didn’t even think about you being there with someone.”
“It’s no big deal. Just my roommate.”
“Are you sure? I can call my friend, or get a car service and—”
“Jade, you’re fine.” I smile. “You sure you don’t want some food?”
“I’m good.” She gives me a sideways look, with a small grin. “There is something I’d like, though.” I cock my head to the side, unsure. “Can you show me your Legos?”
