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Ava opens the car and slides into the driver’s seat. “Can you pop the trunk for me?”

A beep sounds as the tailgate opens, but instead of walking to the back, I gently close the car door. I’m about to walk away but an idea crosses my mind. I signal her to roll down the window.

“Did you forget something?” She asks, looking over at the passenger seat. “I don’t see anything here.”

When she meets my gaze, her brows are pulled down, and I can’t help the smirk that slides across my lips.

“I didn’t forget anything, but there’s something I’ve been thinking about.” Her head tilts, and the smirk turns into a grin. My heart is pounding so loud I wonder if she can hear it. Leaning my arm against the top of the car, I say, “I think if any of the guys had their girl drop them off, they would definitely kiss goodbye.”

“Oh?” Her blue eyes pop open, and the corner of her lip lifts slightly. “They would?”

“I think so,” I say as I move my arms to rest on the open window. “What do you think?”

A sparkle enters her eyes just as her gaze drops to my lips. “I think you’re onto something there.”

“I’m glad we’re in agreement,” I whisper, leaning in closer before suddenly pulling away to a shocked expression on Ava’s face. “Wait. Get out of the car.”

“Get out?” She asks as I open the door and help her out of the front seat.

Before her feet hit the ground, I snake an arm around her waist and slide a hand behind her head. A gasp escapes her just as I trap her lips under mine.

The feel of her arms sliding around my neck, her body pressed flush against mine, leaves me wondering why I wasn’t letting myself indulge more in this part of our fake relationship.

Kissing Ava is all I want to do. Forever.

Then I remember the reason…another heartbreak.

It’s too late to worry about that since my heart is, and always has been, hers.

Tea Time

HeyTeaLovers.

Oneofour very own was at the press conference held by the Wolverines today, and we officially have more questions than answers.

First, let’s put to rest the idea that Ava Norris cheated on Nathan Vaughn.

Not only do her co-stars deny it happened, but the infidelity that destroyed Ava’s family as a teenager makes it clear she would never cheat on someone she cared about.

I can’t help but wonder about Nathan’s motives with all this bad press and if he knew Ava at all.

As for the Wolverines’ goalie, it’s plain to anyone looking at him that he is, and always has been, in love with the lovely Ava Norris.

The new question: has she felt the same?

If she hadn’t been smitten before, she might be now if this picture of them kissing goodbye before he headed to North Carolina says anything.

I’m sure their matchmaking niece will be very happy!

Till Next Time,

Chamie

Chapter Twenty

Ava

Agoofygrinlingerson my face hours after leaving Duncan at the arena. The burst of color in amber, orange, and red from leaves falling on the Acadia only enhances it as I head to pick Scarlett up from school.

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