Page 41 of We're At It Again

Teachers and lodge staff rushed in, their urgent voices commanding us to return to our rooms. I snapped one more picture before pocketing my phone. As I turned to leave, I caught sight of Luna standing in the hallway, her eyes twinkling with amusement. With a wink and a sly grin, I acknowledged her before following Eli back to our room, leaving behind the morning’s chaos.

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I sat in my room, the darkness outside punctuated by the glowing moon. A soft knock on my door startled me out of my brooding thoughts. I hope Eli didn’t forget his keys again.

“Maya, what are you doing here?”

She flashed me a warm smile, her eyes glinting with mischief.

“I’m going to the hot tub with Luna and was wondering if you wanted to join us?”

My initial instinct was to decline her offer. Memories of our kiss clouded my mind. The kiss was only for revenge, but it was the kiss I’d dreamed of for years.

“Sure, why not?”

She grinned, promising to meet me there in ten. It didn’t take me long to get changed, and I was on my way to the hot tub with my towel tossed over my shoulder. However, I froze as I noticed Luna immersed in the warm water, her gaze fixed on the star-studded sky. She turned to me and froze.

“Where’s Maya?” I asked, but she could only shrug, avoiding my gaze.

Relieved, I seized the opportunity to be alone with her. With a splash, I joined her. My arms were behind my head as I kept my gaze on her, smirking as she attempted to avoid mine.

“I know you had something to do with the moose in Austin’s room.”

I had to bite my lip to not burst into laughter. That will never not be funny.

“That was so strange. I don’t know how it happened.” I said, feigning innocence.

She seemed uncomfortable. Her guarded posture betrayed her unease. I, however, remained nonchalant, my smug grin unwavering.

“So,” I said, attempting to make conversation. “You kissed me.”

Her cheeks were flushed, and it wasn’t from the steaming water. I grinned at her attempt to seem unfazed.

“I just wanted to shut Austin up.”

I leaned my elbow on the edge of the hot tub and placed my head in my hand as I looked at her.

“I thought we broke up.”

“He didn’t know that.”

Undeterred, I raised my brow, letting her know I didn’t believe her absurd story.

“So, the kiss meant nothing?”

“Nothing at all.” She said, but her words lacked conviction.

Wanting to mess with her, I slid closer to her until our chests were touching.

“You never answered Stacy’s question.”

Her breath hitched as I leaned my head down.

“What question?”

My arrogant grin resurfaced.

“Who is the better kisser?”

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