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“Hmm…” I moved in so our lips were nearly touching. “Why don’t you say it and find out?”
She bit her lip. “You’re cute.”
“Right. That’s it.” I sat back. “No kisses for you for the rest of the night.”
“What?” Her face dropped.
I jumped from the truck and walked around to meet her.
“You can’t be serious,” she said after I opened the passenger door for her, and she started to climb from the truck.
“Deadly serious. I don’t joke about kisses.”
“But, Reed…”
Before her feet could touch the ground, I scooped her up in my arms, laughing as I twirled her around and pulled her close.
“Okay, I’m kidding,” I said before kissing her firmly. I placed my forehead against hers as I drew back enough to speak. “You can call me whatever you want, Sunshine. As long as you call me yours.”
She smiled and kissed me once more. “I’m not going to argue with that.”
“I think I just threw up.”
I groaned at the sound of Parker’s voice behind me, and Violet’s cheeks turned pink, but her smile didn’t fall as she looked past me to my brother.
“Hey, Parker.”
“What she meant to say is go away, Parker,” I added. My younger brother simply ignored me and slung an arm over Violet’s shoulders before guiding her toward the school gym where the winter formal was being held.
“You look ravishing tonight, Vi,” I overheard him say. “Has dipshit told you that?”
Violet laughed. “In his own words, yeah.”
I slowly followed along behind the two of them, wishing I could just punch my brother and take his place.
“Well, I hope he’s treating you well,” Parker continued.
“He’s been the perfect gentlemen.”
Parker snorted. “I’ll believe that when I see it.”
“Where’s your date tonight?” Violet asked.
“I don’t do dates.” He shrugged. “You have to ask weeks in advance, and by the time the event actually comes around, I’m usually sick of the girl I invited.”
“Give it a rest, Parker.” I took that moment to step in, stealing my girl from his arms. “You’re going to give us Darling boys a bad reputation.”
“What bad reputation?” Parker smirked in response. “You know, after today, they’ve started calling you Reed the Darling Dancer, right?”
That was probably to be expected. I’d told Violet if anyone saw me do that routine it would be the death of the Darling Devils. It actually came as a relief to find out I might have been right. I was happy for that nickname to die.
When we reached the school gym, Parker said his farewells with a wink. “Have fun, you two. I know I plan to.”
I shook my head as I watched him walk over to a group of girls. I had no idea what possessed my brother sometimes.
“Do you want to get a drink?” Violet asked, nodding toward one of the tables.
“Actually.” I turned and held my hand out to her. “I was hoping we could dance.”
