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“I’ll keep an open mind about them. Promise.” She crossed her heart, then held out her pinkie. Laughing, Celeste twisted her pinkie around Kylie’s, and they sealed their deal.
She checked her phone, pleased to see another message from Xander. There was a frowny face followed by:Fine. But you’re mine tonight.
Her eyes widened.What does that mean?Was that his way of asking her out? Hope sparked in her chest, and she fidgeted in her seat.
Xander:You’ll find out soon.
Tonight couldn’t come fast enough.
Chapter Five
Xander blew out a deep breath and then knocked on the door. His heart was in his throat as he waited for her to answer. She was home, wasn’t she? Had she decided to go somewhere at the last minute? Celeste had sworn Kylie was staying in her room for the night. A moment later, the door swung open, and Kylie stood in front of him. She wore a pair of cotton shorts—very short shorts—and a fitted short-sleeved T-shirt. Her hair was piled in a messy bun on top of her head, and her face was free of makeup. He opened his mouth to speak, but he couldn’t form any words. She was breathtaking.
“Xander?”
He shook his head to clear it, then lifted the items in his hand. “I brought dinner and entertainment.”
She stood there, not moving. “How did you know what room I was in?”
“Celeste told me.”
She shifted on her feet. “I don’t know if I should kill her or kiss her.” Finally, she stepped aside and extended her arm in invitation. “Come in.”
He stepped into her room, and she closed the door behind him. “I figured since Finn and Celeste were on a date, we could hang out.”
She laughed. “So, our plans revolve around them now?”
“No,” he said slowly. “That’s not what I’m saying at all. I just meant…” He sighed. “I figured since Celeste was gone, you’d be available.”
She crossed her arms and raised a brow.
The implication of his words caught up with him.Shit.“I don’t mean to imply you don’t have other friends you could be with.” He dragged a hand through his hair. This was not going how he’d planned. “You don’t have other plans, do you?”
“No. I literally know three people on this campus, and you’re one of them. But you are so easy to get going.” Her eyes twinkled with mischief.
Relief settled over him, and he shook his head. “I’m going to get even with you for that.” He chuckled.
She took the plastic bag from his hand. “So, what did you bring?”
“Pizza and video games.” He set the pizza box on the desk. “Celeste said you like cheese and pepperoni, so that’s what I brought.”
“She’s full of helpful information, isn’t she?”
Xander sighed. Maybe he should have called or texted first, but he’d really wanted to surprise her. “You seem mad I just showed up. I’m sorry. I’ll go.”
“No. Stay.” She reached for him, her delicate hand clutching his biceps, sending his heart racing. “I’m sorry. It’s been a long day. That’s all. This is very sweet. Thank you.”
“Are you sure?”
She nodded. “What else did you bring?” She glanced at the other bag still in his hand.
“Chocolate milk, blue cheese dressing, paper plates, and napkins. And in that bag”—he pointed to the one she’d taken and set on the bed—“is a gaming console.”
“Right. Video games. Wait…chocolate milk and blue cheese? With pizza?” She scrunched up her face.
He laughed. “Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” He opened the package of plates, put a slice of pizza on one, and squirted some dressing on the side. Then he poured a glass of chocolate milk. Dipping the pizza into the blue cheese, he held it out to her.
“Ew, no.”
