“Your favorite. Chinese.” I quickly pulled away, and he barked out a laugh, standing as well. “Okay, kitten. Come on.”
It felt like everything was right. Usually I allow extra cheat meals, but with all the stress that I’d gone through these last couple weeks, I was in no mood for a healthy meal. It had beenyearssince I’d had Chinese. It didn’t fit my macros, but thankfully, that didn’t matter tonight.
The next morning,I went to one of Millie’s classes and instantly regretted it when I was suddenly the center of attention.
“Did you always think you’d end up together?” one of the older ladies asked.
“We aren’t.”
“You two looked so cozy on the beach, and the way he held your butt…oh my god!” a teenager said, looking all dreamlike at her reflection in the mirror of the small room where Millie was attempting to lead the class.
“We aren’t together,” I insisted, even though the words sounded like a lie to my own ears.
“Is he a good kisser? I read in a magazine that he was highly ranked among the Atlanta Braves as best kisser, but, apparently, Jaxon Dexter was better. I mean, duh, have you seen him?”
“What does he smelllike?”
“Do you love him?”
“All right, ladies. Silence. No more talking,” Millie instructed, and I was grateful because this morning I’d woken up even more confused than yesterday.
I kept thinking back to high school, and the pain I had carried around because of Griffin. Then I’d tell myself to stop being stupid. That was years ago.People change.
Ienjoyedspending time with him last night. Ilikedtalking to him. Ilovedkissing him.
I just knew if I let myself fall for him, truly fall for him—which, despite my hesitation, was already happening—he would ruin me. The thought of letting that happen a second time was earth-shattering.
CHAPTER 26
GRIFFIN
PRESENT
Griffin
Go out with me tonight after the game.
Tatum
No, can’t it’s Monday. I have to meal prep, you know.
Griffin
I want to kiss you again.
Tatum
Definitely not.
Griffin
I can’t stop thinking about last night, just need a taste. You taste really good, kitten.
Tatum
I’m busy, order Chinese if you want another taste, I’m busy tonight.
Griffin
