Page 58 of I'd Never Date my Best Friend's Brother

“He did tell you!” Jessica shouts.

“Where?” Sean finishes.

A laugh bubbles up at the two of them. “He didn’t tell me. He just told me to make sure I dress warm and to wear extra layers.”

“Dress warm?” Sean raises an eyebrow and taps a finger on his lips. “Is he taking you somewhere outside?”

“I don’t know.” I raise a hand and laugh. “He didn’t tell me yet!”

“This is so not fair—”

The doorbell chimes in the middle of his sentence.

“He’s here, gotta go.”

“Evie, don’t hang up yet. Let us hear—” I cut Jessica off as I hit the end call button.

My heart starts to pound, and I take a deep breath. I rub my hands down my pants and wonder if I’m dressed warm enough for tonight as I make my way to the door.

I open the door, and the words I’m about to say freeze on my lips. Jamie is standing in front of me, looking so handsome that my heart stops at the sight of him. He’s holding a small bouquet of primrose with a few holly berries sprinkled throughout.

My lips lift at the corner, and I look up to meet his gaze only to have my heart stop all over again. His hazel eyes are filled with warmth as he takes me in.

“How many pairs of socks are you wearing?”

His question has me narrowing my eyes.

“How many pairs of socks am I wearing?” I repeat.

He lets out a small laugh. “Yes.”

I shake my head, confused, as he hands the to me. “You might want to grab an extra pair, just in case.”

“I have multiple layers on already.” I take the flowers from him in a complete stupor and turn to do as he says. I hear him step into the foyer and close the door behind him.

“Are you going to tell me where we’re going?” I throw over my shoulder as I head into my bedroom to grab an extra pair of socks. The curiosity isn’t only killing Sean and Jess.

“You’ll find out soon enough.” He chuckles. I can hear his phone ring just as I’m shutting the dresser drawer. “How many times have Sean and Jessica called you today?”

“Too many.” I laugh. “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen either one of them so determined to find out what’s going on.”

I walk back into the living room just as he’s sliding his phone into his pocket and realize that I’m still holding the flowers. “Let me put these in some water.”

I turn to head to the kitchen but before I take one step forward I feel Jamie grabbing my arm and spinning me around.

He cups my cheek with his hand, and I meet his gaze. My breath catches, and my knees buckle at the warmth in his eyes as they roam my face before stopping on my lips.

“I believe I forgot something when I first got here.” I feel his other hand slide across my back, pulling me flush against him.

“Oh?” I ask breathlessly.

His smile widens as he nods his head. “Yup.”

He lowers his lips to mine and kisses me so sweetly. A sigh escapes me, and he chuckles.

“You look beautiful,” he whispers against my lips.

“So do you,” I reply. I can feel his laugh against my lips. “Handsome. I mean. You look handsome.”

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