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I slowly exhaled. “Sounds like fun—but only if you let me pick out the movie.”
Kipton laughed, and it was genuine, not the one she put on for the camera. Turning the token for me to see, she said, “Sorry. It says I get to pick the first movie.”
Shaking my head, I said, “Figures. Then let’s start the date.”
She turned back to the camera. “Alright, folks, your wish is our command. We’ll see you back here in a bit. Meanwhile, let’s head on over to the girls’ house and see how they spent their day getting ready for this evening.”
The camera light went off—and the barn erupted into a frenzy of women complaining.
“She’s the host! You cannot be serious about letting them go on a date!” Kimber shouted.
I drew back in surprise. It wasn’t in her character to act that way. She’d complained about the cold on our group date, but I’d never seen her act outright bitchy.
“Oh, take a chill pill, Kimber,” Bekah said. She and I had yet to go on a date…and I had to admit, I was hoping if we got the chance, she’d bring more of those cookies she’d given me on intro night. “They’re doing what the viewers want. It’s the whole point of a poll. Besides, I think Kipton and Hunter make a cute couple.”
Kipton and I both just stared at the woman as Bekah winked at us.
“Yeah, I think it’s kind of fun to shake things up a bit.” That came from Mollie. According to Jack, she was going to be the next “surprise” date. I wasn’t sure why he’d told me. Either he just figured the ruse was up, or it was a slipup on his part.
Kimber, clearly realizing she was outnumbered, scowled at the women, then forced a smile in my direction. “Well…have fun at movie night.”
“Kipton, Hunter, we need to get moving!” Jessie said, with Larry, my production assistant, hot on her heels.
They whisked us into the limo, where we both stuck to mundane topics. I just had a feeling the car feed was going out live at the moment, instead of being recorded. Kipton must have also.
Once the limo pulled up to the guesthouse, I got out, then extended my hand to help Kipton.
When she straightened, she looked up and smiled. “It’s snowing.”
Fuck, if I didn’t want to kiss her. With her head tilted back, smiling as the snow hit her face…she was the sexiest thing I’d ever seen. The look of wonder in her expression had me dropping my head back as well. The feel of the flakes hitting my face tickled, and I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Tickles, right?” she asked.
I looked at her and smiled. “I’ve never done that before.”
“You have, you just don’t remember. Any kid who’s grown up with snow has done that at some point in their life.”
I thought about it for a moment. “Yeah, you’re probably right.”
She winked. “I’m always right.”
I chuckled and put my hand on her lower back and guided her to the door with Paul and Louie right on our tails.
Once inside, we both paused.
“Holy shit,” I whispered, as Kipton slowly stepped farther into the room.
“It looks like a magical wonderland!”
A thick blanket was on the floor with two large bowls of popcorn. A small open cooler off to the side held drinks. Chunky candles were lit and placed throughout the living room and kitchen.
Jack had gone out of his way to make sure this was over-the-top romantic. There was even sultry music playing in the background.
“I hope you both like it,” Jack said in our ears. “Now do something. You’re both just standing there.”
I cleared my throat and walked over to Kipton, tugging on the sleeve of her blazer. “Want to take this off?”
She nodded and unbuttoned the coat, handing it to me.
