Page 15 of The Nicest Thing
"I think they were more interested in being in the Finn fan club," I said.
"Where did you find them anyway?" Emmy asked.
"At the campus coffee house," Finn said."I was reading, waiting for my order, when they walked up to me.We got to talking.I invited them to book club, and they came."
His sister rolled her eyes."Of course, they did."
"Who could resist that face?" Maisie teased.
Finn shook his head, but I knew she was right.We all did.
"Those poor girls never stood a chance," I said then asked him, "So, what did you think ofA Heart of Fire and Ash?"
"I liked it," he said, "but I take issue with the lack of female dragons."
"Right!Why is it always the guy who's the shapeshifter?"
"Yeah, why can't the heroine be a dragon?It would be more original."
"Exactly," I said with a smile."But I did like the romance."
"Me too," Finn said."It wasn't as good as the ones you write though."
He smiled back at me, making my heart stutter, and I remembered the big question I still had to ask him.The words got stuck in my throat.Sensing something was off, he said, "What's up?"
"I need a favor," I said.
"Okay."
"It's kind of personal."
"I love personal."
"Finn."
"What?I do if it's about you."
Movement out of the corner of my eye drew my attention, and I looked over to find Emmy and Maisie, eating cookies and watching us.They wore matching grins on their faces.Suddenly very aware that we had an audience and were still in the living room of Magnolia House, I took Finn's hand and stood from the couch.
"Meeting adjourned," I said.
"But it was just getting good," Emmy said.
I raised a brow.
"Fine, Maisie and I know when we're not wanted."
"I should head home anyway," Maisie said and nudged Emmy with her elbow."Lola's got a match tomorrow.I'm taking her, and then I have a long shift at the bar."
"I'll walk you out," Emmy said, adding, "but I'll be back.So, don't say anything too juicy."
Maisie threw me a wink."Have fun."
After they left, Finn glanced at me, but I frowned.Knowing Emmy, she wouldn't stay away long.Not that I expected her to; she lived here.Still, I wasn't sure how much time it would take to convince Finn, so I said, "Let's go to my room."
"Sure," he said and followed.
Once we were both inside, I closed the door and turned to face him, releasing a mental sigh at the sight of Finn sitting on the edge of my bed, looking gorgeous as always with a smile resting on his lips.
