Page 52 of The Love Trick

Dad reaches for my shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “Maybe you should just tell Blaze how you’re feeling. If you’re ready for something more serious than he is, then you need to tell him, honey. Men can’t read minds like women can.”

Even though he’swayoff about what’s going on, the basis is still the same.

I need to tell Blaze the truth about my feelings.

Chapter Nineteen

Blaze

Islowlyblinkmyeyes open, the remnants of a restless night still clinging to me. As I shift in bed, my hand instinctively reaches out to the empty space beside me, expecting to feel Addy’s presence. But she’s not there.

And I knowexactlywhy.

Ibroke the rules. Me. Blaze Harris. The one who set them in the first place.

As I sit up, groggily rubbing my eyes, memories of last night come rushing back. I remember the feeling of Addy’s lips against mine. The way her fingers wrapped around my neck, pulling me closer. The way her body molded against my own as if we were made for each other.

She’sallI can think about.

But when I went after her last night, I saw that her dad beat me to the punch. It’s probably for the best, though, because even now, Istilldon’t know what to say. Or how to even feel. Kissing her was like a long lost dream coming true. And if I’m being honest, there’s a part of me that wants to kiss her again.

Which is bad.

Bad, bad, bad.

Especially considering she’s already mad at me.

But we’re leaving Hawaii tomorrow, so I need to figure this out fast. I need to find a way to make things right between us.

And so, I come up with yet another plan and make a few phone calls.

“You slept in.” Addy appears in the doorway, staring me down as I sit on the edge of the bed, having just gotten dressed for the day.

“I tried waiting up for you, but once it hit two a.m., I got too tired.” I shrug.

“Yeah, I was busy making my rounds and seeing everyone. You know how it goes.”

I blow out a sharp breath. “You were avoiding me.”

Her cheeks flush. “Yeah, well,youbroke the rules, and I was trying to figure out what to do about it.”

I shake my head as I stand to my feet. “Maybe just forgive me?”

She hums and then makes a face. “Not yet.”

“Okay, then at least let me make it up to you.” I nod toward the door. “Let’s get out of here, and we can talk about everything. I’ve got a place in mind.”

And if our discussion today involves exploring our relationship beyond friendship,maybeI could think about it.

Or maybe I’m just going crazy.

It’s the kiss that did it.

I’ve just never had a kiss like that. Likeher.

“Where are we going?” Addy asks as she follows me to the elevator.

“You’ll see.”

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