Page 65 of Accidentally Checked By My Brother's Best Friend

Pulling out a plate from one of the cabinets, I place it next to the stove, and then I reach over to grab a fork. “I think that is about half of my daily calorie intake.” I chuckle, pointing at the cooked scrambled eggs he’s scooping on his plate.

“Yeah, I’d never survive on your diet.” He takes his plate and moves to the island, sitting at one of the stools. Leaning against the counter, sipping my coffee, I let myself indulge in watching his movements.

“Will you be wearing my jersey?” He looks up at me before quickly returning to his eggs.

“That’s what your girlfriend would do, right?” I say teasingly, but as soon as the words are out of my mouth I regret them. Duncan’s hand freezes in the middle of scooping and looks at me guardedly before dropping his gaze down and continuing to eat.

“Yup,” he says, abruptly and my stomach sinks. “Ava…”

“Yes?” A flicker of hope flits around my chest, but it’s quickly smothered at his next words.

“I forgot I need to get to the arena early and will need to head out in about ten minutes. I’ll drop you off at David’s then.”

“Oh…okay.” I finish my coffee and rinse out the mug, silently cursing my choice of words.

Placing the mug in the dish rack, I lean back against the counter and study Duncan for a bit. He finishes his breakfast and places the plate, fork, and frying pan in the sink, not looking in my direction once.

“I just need to grab my stuff and then we’ll head out,” Duncan throws over his shoulder.

Watching him walk out of the room I sigh. We need to have a conversation about ‘us’. I know I’m not the only one who feels what’s happening, but the man in the other room has some doubts.

Not that I can blame him, especially after my reaction last time.

My fear? That he’ll rejectmethis time.

Tea Time

HeyTeaLovers.

Whowasat the fundraiser for Mile High Mutts Rescue yesterday?

You weren’t? Then I guess you missed the absolute sweetness of Duncan and Ava.

This picture of the two of them smiling at each other is just adorbs! It’s obvious to anyone paying attention that the Wolverines’ broody goalie isn’t broody when his eyes are on Ava.

Can you say swooooon!

Oh and our grumpy goalie is actually the one whobakesthe dog treats for the rescue. Can he get any less prickly?

As good as that tea is, this morning’s tea is even better!

Apparently, Duncan and Ava lefthishouse this morningtogether! Now we aren’t saying that something happened, but we aren’t saying nothing did either.

Oh to be a fly on the wall…sigh.

Till Next Time,

Chamie

Chapter Twenty-Nine

Duncan

Thecardoorclosesbehind Ava, and I watch her walk up the stairs, pausing at the front door. She turns toward me, smiles so wide that it yanks at my heart, and gives me a wave.

She doesn’t have a care in the world, meanwhile I’m stuck on one sentence that keeps playing over and over in my mind.

‘That’s what your girlfriend would do, right?’

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