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“I don’t think I’ve seen you as a big brother in a very, very long time,” I reply and lower my lashes.
I lean in and take another bite. He keeps his eyes on me, a thoughtful expression painted on his face. I ponder his words. I once thought he’d take football all the way. He’s always been a great player.
It’s been a dream of mine to sing at his Super Bowl game at halftime. In my head, we’d be the ultimate power couple. I’d sing and bring the crowd to their feet, and he’d score the game-winning touchdown.
“It’s funny how things can change,” I think out loud. Taking the rest of the cupcake from his fingers, I smile and hold it to his lips.
“You’re giving me the last bite?” He lifts a golden brow. “Yeah, things have changed.”
He chuckles but quickly takes a bite from the offering between my fingertips. He brushes my skin with his lips and tongue in the process. I bite back a moan and smile as I stare into his eyes.
“I’ve shared my cupcakes with you since the third grade. Nothing’s changed.” I laugh.
“That’s true, but you’ve never given me the last bite,” he replies.
“Point taken. I can fix that.” I go to pull the last of the cupcake back.
He plucks it from my hand, placing the cake between his lips, beckoning me forward with the crook of his finger. His eyes sparkle with the silent command. I lean in to bite the sweet delight hanging from his lips.
Trevor allows me to pull it into my mouth. In one swift motion, he cups the back of my neck with one hand and crushes his lips to mine. He savors me and the moist cake that dissolves on my tongue. I lift my arms to wrap them around his neck and melt into him like the dessert in my cavern.
“I’ll never see our cupcake tradition the same again,” he murmurs against my lips.
“I know.” I laugh breathlessly. “We were already obsessed with them. Now they’ve just become positively sacred to me.”
“Well, darlin’, that’s it. Let’s make a pact right here and now. No matter what happens between us, cupcakes will be our way of calling a truce. They’re officially neutral ground. Neither of us can stay mad at each other if there’s a cupcake offered,” he says.
“Are you planning to piss me off?” I tilt my head to the side and smile at him.
Trev wraps his strong arms around me and drags me to sit in his lap. He begins to stroke my thigh with his warm hand. I can’t help but smile wider when he places his forehead against mine.
“We’re not going to pretend we don’t fight like cats and dogs whenever the mood strikes,” he says.
I pout. “That’s only because you never want to admit I’m right.”
He throws his head back as he laughs. God, he’s so damn gorgeous. His blond locks and tanned skin are picture perfect. Those preteen braces gave him a perfect white smile.
When his blue eyes meet mine, they shine with everything I love about him—his honesty, openness, charm, stubbornness,and that loving, protective side. The windows to his soul are his greatest weakness. They give him away to those who know him well enough.
I’m not sure how I ever missed his feelings for me. Right now, they shine through as clear as a sunshiny Texas day. It might be because I’ve always told myself it was my imagination.
However, staring back at him, I couldn’t deny it if I wanted to. I palm his jaw and brush my thumb over his light stubble.
“If that’s what you say, we’ll go with it.”
“What if I can’t get a ticket on y’all’s flight?” I ask.
The question has been playing in the back of my head all day. My sister has tried. Either the tickets have been too expensive, or we miss the sale by seconds.
I mean, the prices have been twice what everyone else paid. I won’t ask my parents for help. They already think I’m too young to follow my sister and her friends across the world.
I’m going with my own money. Trevor’s brows crease and a frown mars his lips. The wheels are turning as he brushes a lock of hair behind my ear.
“Then I’ll be here with you,” he says. “Today has been the best day I’ve had in… it’s been a while, and I still don’t think I’ve ever had one like this. I don’t want it to end.”
“So our age—” My words are cut off as both our phones ring.
Suddenly, my stomach drops and this eerie feeling washes over me. Sensing a need to answer immediately, I get up and rush for my phone. Trevor stands and answers his as well.
