Page 348 of Breaking the Rules
"Can you really blame her?" I tease. "Kanes are irresistible."
"Well, that is true." Emma’s eyes meet mine. "Everyone knows that."
"You know every single guy I tattooed this week asked if you were single," I say.
"What did you say?" Emma asks.
"Over my dead body." Brendon chuckles like he's teasing.
"Oooh, maybe we should find an especially annoying one," Emma says. "I'll grab him. Start making out. Brendon will kill him. Get sent to jail. I'll have the house all to myself."
"Flawless plan," I say.
"I'll visit you in prison." Kaylee blows her boyfriend a kiss.
"I'll have to break out. Go on the lam." He reaches across the table. Runs his fingers over her palm. "I wouldn't last a week without you."
Kaylee lets out a dreamy sigh.
Emma shakes her head. "God, they're so cute. It's like… disgusting, but it's so adorable that I can't even hate it."
"I love you too." Kaylee hugs her friend.
A server stops by to take our drink order. She frowns when I insist on sparkling water for the group, but she still returns with a bottle of Pellegrino.
"Oh my." Emma laughs as I fill her glass. "Is this really such a formal occasion?"
"I hate to break it to you, Em, but I'm not here so you can mock my attire," I say.
"You sure? I had more to say about your tie." Her red lips curl into a smile.
"This?" I tug at my tie. It's crimson. Same color as her bed spread. And her nails. And her lips.
Emma nods. "Wes was right. A brighter red would be better. You really are a spring."
"Oh my God, this again?" Kaylee laughs. "If I have to hear the words 'soft summer' one more time."
"But you're such a soft summer!" Emma protests. "Look how gorgeous she looks in that medium toned blue."
"You're a vision, angel," Brendon says.
Kaylee blushes, no longer concerned with Emma's color describing system. "What were you…"
"Hunter, please. You have to ignore the gaga eyes. They never stop," Emma says.
"I'm getting that vibe," I say.
"Fuck, how long have you suffered from her crashing at his place?" Emma asks.
"Too long," I say.
"He's only home half the time," Brendon says. "Won't admit that he's seeing someone."
"I see people every day, all day," I say.
"What a Dean line." Emma laughs.
Kaylee nods. "He and Chloe took forever to admit it."
