Page 35 of A Game Of Love

“Thanks.” I take it, opening the bag to see a yummy pastry, and I smile. “I can’t wait to eat this.”

“Good.” He laughs softly. “I have to get to class, and because it’s on the opposite side of campus, I don’t have time to walk you to yours.” He swallows thickly as he looks at Bishop. “But hecan,” he says before turning back to me. “I’ll grab you tomorrow morning if that's okay?”

“Yeah,” I say brightly, trying not to get too hopeful. “That sounds perfect.”

He steps into the room, making me take a step back. Once he’s out of sight from potential prying eyes in the dorm’s hallway, he cups my face and presses his lips to mine.

I sigh, swaying into his touch as warmth spreads through me. “I’ll see you later, okay?”

“Okay,” I whisper.

“Come watch us practice tonight?”

“Okay.”

He chuckles, grinning against my lips. “Are you just going to say okay to everything I ask of you?”

“Maybe,” I say breathlessly.

“Be mine?” His question comes out playful, but I know Toby; he’s wanting to make sure we’re still good and that I haven’t changed my mind about us being something more.

I haven’t. If anything, it’s taken everything in me not to be dancing around like a crazy lady, excited that we’re finally where I’ve wanted to be for years. He’s mine. I’m his. His!Holy shit, he’s my boyfriend.

“Okay.” I grin, biting my lower lip.

He growls, diving forward for another kiss. This time he sucks my lip into his mouth, prying it out from between my teeth. “I love you.”

My head swims. “I love you too.” My damn belly is in knots.Is this real?

“Okay, that's enough,” Bee gags. “Go away.”

Toby chuckles, swinging his gaze to my best friend. “Good morning to you too, Bee. Lovely to see you again.”

“It will stay lovely as long as you don’t break my bestie's heart again. I can get a jar of formaldehyde if needed,” she warns, her gaze piercing through him.

Toby turns to look at something over his shoulder. “Good luck with that one,” he says. “You're going to need it.”

“Don’t worry.” I grin when Jonas chuckles. “Her feisty-ass is one of the many reasons why I love her.”

“Eww. Now it’s my turn to tell you two to get a room,” Bishop says, and I watch as his eyes darken. “Nope, fuck that. Forget I said that. No room. Stay at least a hundred feet apart at all times.”

“Stop it.” I laugh as Bishop blocks Jonas from stepping into the room. Jonas glares at my boyfriend.

Bee’s eyes widen. Poor girl. I give her a cheeky grin. “I knew you didn’t scare him off.”

Jonas laughs. “Is that what she thought?” he laughs. “Bumble Bee, it’s going to take a lot more than that to get me to run.” He pauses for a moment. “Never mind, I don't think there’s anything you could do that would make me run.”

“Wanna test that out?” Bee grumbles.

I roll my eyes, moving to grab Bishop’s hand and pulling him into the room so Jonas can step in. “Don’t mind her. She’s having big feelings, and it’s freaking her out,” I tell Jonas.

He grins, laughing softly. “It’s okay. I got this.”

“I know you do.” I grin. “Go get your girl.”

He grins wide, shooting me a wink before looking over at a very annoyed Bee.

“So, it’s gang up on Bee day?” she huffs, crossing her arms.

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