Page 42 of Stealing Home

“Be right back.”

Heather gets up and goes somewhere in the house. She comes back with two blankets and a hoodie. She hands a blanket to Dani and then the other one and a hoodie to me. I roll my eyes, but that hoodie is so comfy and warm. I put it on and then get cozy with the blanket. Now that I’m settled and back to watching the movie.

“I’ll be right back. Ty’s calling.” Heather says as she gets up and walks out the living room to speak with him. She comes back shortly after.

“He called to see how the meeting went and to see what was going on here.” She says, walking back into the room.

“That’s so sweet. I hope to have that one day.” Dani says.

“Awwww Ty’s the best.” I say.

“He really is.” Heather says and we all go back to the movie.

I grab my phone and look at the picture of me and Cole. Would he be like that if I gave him a chance? Why would he even want a chance with me? He dates models and actresses. I’m just a girl from Colorado.

Fuck it, I’m going to listen to the girls.

Adriana: So you have this one too?

Cole: I might.

Adriana: Might?

Cole: I do.

Adriana: And you weren’t going to share with the class?

Cole: I wasn’t sure how’d you feel about it.

Adriana: How do you feel about it?

Cole: I happen to think it’s one of the best pictures I’ve ever seen. What do you think?

Adriana: It is very cute.

Cole: So you wouldn’t be mad if I made it your contact photo?

Adriana: Why would you want that picture to be the one? I’m not even looking at the camera. I’m sleeping in it.

Cole: Because you’re in my arms.

Adriana: Cole Evans.

Cole: Yes?

Adriana: You’re making this hard

Cole: What do you mean?

Adriana: I told you I needed friends. But you, sir, are not making it easy to want to keep you there.

Cole: Sorry?

Adriana: Are you? Cause I don’t think you’re that sorry. I think that’s your master plan.

I see the bubbles appear and stop and appear, then stop again. What is wrong with me? Why did I listen to the girls?

Adriana: Forget I asked. You don’t have to tell me.

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