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“Peyton’s going?”
“Yeah.”
“Leigh?” I asked.
“I’m down. Does he have food though because I’m starving? I can’t believe we missed out on getting tacos.”
“We can always order pizza.”
“Hell yes. You’ll need to give me directions.”
“I can do that,” Kaiden said. “Just keep heading toward Riverside and I’ll direct you from there.”
It took us a little under fifteen minutes to arrive at Bryan’s after Ashleigh took a wrong turn.
“Holy crap, he lives in a mansion.”
“Right?” Kaiden smirked. “And the best part? His parents are out of town.” His eyes turned darker as they watched for my reaction.
I gave him a shy smile, my heart beating wildly in my chest.
As we climbed out my cell vibrated, and I retrieved it from my purse.
Poppy:We’re at Sofia’s. You’ll need a cover story for Mom and Dad.
Lily:Got it, thanks.
I openedup a text message and started typing.
Lily:Hi, Mom. The fair got rained out so we’re going to get something to eat. I’m with Peyton and Ashleigh.
She texted straight back.
Mom:Have fun, sweetheart. But please be home before curfew. I don’t want your dad having a heart attack before he’s forty-five.
“All sorted,”I said, sliding my hand into Kaiden’s. He gave me that heated look again, making my stomach flip.
“Welcome to Casa Hughes,” Bryan greeted us at the door. “Mi casa es su casa.”
“The girls are hungry,” Kaiden said, letting me go first. His hand found the way to the small of my back, guiding me inside.
Anticipation laced with excitement swam in my veins. We wouldn’t have to pretend here.
“Pizza?” Bryan asked walking backward down the hall.
Ashleigh nodded. “You live in a freaking mansion, dude.”
“It’s okay, I guess.”
“Okay? I thought Sofia and Aaron’s place was something else, but this is… wow.” Her eyes were wide with awe.
“I don’t think it’s going to be enough to impress Peyton though. She seems… uptight about being here.” A frown crossed his brows.
“Don’t take it personally. She’s going through some stuff.”
“Yeah,” he ran a hand down his face, “I figured. Anyway, they’re in the home theater.”
“Home theater,” I mouthed to Kaiden and his eyes crinkled with amusement.
