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Chapter 12
Kristi
Holy shit. I sag against my door once I shut it. Bryce Torino, after all these years since I’ve last seen him, still is as hot as ever, actually, hotter. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would run into him again. Last I heard, he was living in Edmonton after moving from our small town. Now he’s here, in Calgary. I crushed on him something huge when I was a kid. He was the closest friend I had, besides Trixie and Ava. Once my mom took off, I shut him out, and him being older than me anyway, he didn’t push. Of course, Ava and Trixie pushed, and wouldn’t let me shut them out. I missed Bryce. I didn’t realize how much until tonight.
This is like fate pulling us back together. I’m gonna have to thank Alana hugely for this.
Pulling out my phone, I immediately text her.
Dude, thank you! I can’t believe you know Bryce – K
No thanks needed, I’m happy to have set you guys up. – A
No really, I haven’t seen Bryce in years, and I thought he was hot when I was growing up, but he is so much better looking now. – K
And my work here is done. Love ya, Kristi, I’m off to bed, we’ll chat tomorrow. Kisses! – A
After getting a shower, I see my phone light up with another text. Grabbing it makes me swoon, what the hell is happening to me? I never behave like this. Swooning? Ugh.
Tomorrow night—you, me, and a movie - Bryce
Walking to my room, I collapse on my bed, with a huge smile on my face as I fall asleep.
**
Two months later
When Bryce said he wanted to take this slow, he wasn’t kidding. We’ve made out, but that’s as far as it’s gone. Tonight, we’re staying in for once, I told him to let me cook for him and we’ll watch a movie. He seemed hesitant to accept that, which is odd, but I brushed it off. All of our dates have been in public up until now. Maybe he’s worried about taking it too far if we’re alone in my apartment.
I hear my phone chime with a text. Wiping my hands on my tea towel, I grab it and smile.
Have fun tonight, I’m so happy for you – A
Have I told you today that you are the best for finding me Bryce? – K
Nope, but you told me 3xyesterday? – A
Chuckling, I put the phone back down and finish chopping the potatoes, season them, and shove them into the oven. As I finish setting the timer on the stove, a knock comes at my door.
Smiling, I speed walk to open it. Standing there is Bryce, dressed in his usual ensemble, jeans and a tee-shirt, holding a weed plant. I burst out laughing. “Oh God, this is so awesome, where on earth did you find this?”
He grins and presses a kiss to my temple. “Friend of mine was growing, and I know how you feel about flowers, but you love pot, so yeah.” He shrugs coming inside and closing my door.
“Seriously, this is the best plant you could have ever given me.” I take it from his hands, “I’m gonna put this in my room at the window, be right back.” I can’t wait to tell Alana about this. She’s going to laugh her ass off.
I set the plant on the ledge in front of my window, and as I leave my room, I cringe. Shit, maybe Emma was right, I should have bought a spare bed set, if Bryce see’s this Monster High room, he’s going to think I’m nuts. Maybe if we go further tonight, we can just stay on the couch so I don’t have to explain this to him.
Too late, I turn to go out the door and Bryce is standing there looking amused.
I narrow my eyes at him. “What?” I say defensively.
His lips twitch. “Nothing, it’s just. Cute.”
“Oh, shut up,” I grumble and go to move past him. His arm catches mine and he spins me, pinning me to the door.
“God, you’re cute,” he says as his mouth lowers to mine. My hand instinctively goes around his waist pulling him tighter to my body. I can barely breathe with the intensity of this kiss. I move my hand and cup his crotch, which is hard, and he pulls away instantly. “We should slow down and get some food,” he whispers.
Disappointment runs through me and I feel as if I’ve done something wrong. Doesn’t he want me as much as I want him?
