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“What did you say?”Did I imagine it?
He rakes his teeth over his bottom lip and nods. “I didn’t plan to profess my love for you in a closet, but here goes.” He stares down into my eyes. “I love you, Evie Bruschi.”
My heart feels like it leaps into my throat. Staring at him wide eyed, I draw in a calming breath.Am I ready to say this?
Once the words are out, there’s no taking them back. But then I look at the sweet man before me, nodding encouragingly because he knows sharing my feelings isn’t easy for me to do.
“I love you, Darius Kastellanos.” My voice doesn’t waver at all.
He lets out a whoop of joy. Lifting me, he spins around in circles while I hold on for dear life. I don’t know how he manages not to crash us into anything. By the time he sets me back on my feet, I’m so dizzy my arms remain around him.
He beams down at me. “Just a heads-up, I’m calling you my girlfriend now.”
“I can live with that. I guess you’re forcing my hand and I’ll have to call you my boyfriend.” I huff exaggeratedly.
“I wish leaving this closet didn’t mean being around other people,” he says.
“Me too. I suppose we can’t hide away any longer. My mom’s probably looking for me by now.” My expression is pained at the thought.
He draws his suit coat on, adjusting the lapels. “Do I look okay?” He slowly pivots around.
I brush a streak of dust off the side of his coat. “You’re good to go. What about me?” I ask, slowly twirling in place.
“Oh, you look freshly fucked, for sure,” he says, making my mouth fall open. “I’m just kidding. You look beautiful and amazingly put together considering I plowed you from behind.” He smiles mischievously.
I laugh. “Is my makeup all over my face?” I reach up to check that both sets of fake eyelashes are still there.
He shakes his head. “You really do look beautiful. If we can avoid anyone seeing us leaving this closet, I think we could pull this off without anyone being able to tell.”
“How do you want to do this? Should I go first?” I ask.
“Screw that. We walk out of here together like the couple we are. How does that sound?”
“I like the sound of us being a couple, but the walking out of here together part still scares me,” I admit.
His hand folds around mine, giving a slight squeeze of encouragement. “It’s time to be brave, agápi mou. On three. One, two, three.”
CHAPTER18
DARIUS
Turningthe lock on the knob, I open the door and take a quick scan in both directions. “The coast is clear.” I step out, bringing Evie with me. Hands clasped, we walk side by side down the long hallway.
I bump my arm into hers. “See, that wasn’t so hard.”
She sends a quick smile toward me. “Yeah, you’re right. I thought for sure someone was going to bust us leaving.”
“Everyone’s too busy enjoying the open bar.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” she agrees.
We’re almost at the end of the hallway when Coach Carling comes into sight.Fuck me.I knew this conversation would happen at some point. I just didn’t think it would be this soon.
“Darius.” He nods toward me, smiling. “Evelyn.” His expression noticeably hardens. If I recognized the change, I’m sure she also did.
“Coach.” I nod. “Congratulations on your award.”
“Thank you,” he says.
