Page 85 of The Nicest Thing
"Congratulations, Finn.You just made it into my top 5."
"Top 5, what?" I asked.
"Brothers," she replied, swiping a piece of pizza.
"But you only have five…"
She shrugged."You fell off the list after refusing to tell me what that ring around your neck is about.But you're back in my good graces."
"Uh, you're crazy, but thanks."
Looking to the group, I saw everyone had a slice and was digging in.Everyone except Rose.
"Don't you want any?" I asked.
"Nah, I'm good," she said.
Charlie gazed at the food longingly from the tablet where she and Honor were attending virtually."Eat a piece for me would you?That looks so good."
"I can practically smell it through the screen," Honor agreed.
"The Village is one of my favorite spots."
It was one of Rose's too.
Still, she didn't move.
Stepping forward, I held the box out to her."Come on, it's your favorite.Pepperoni, spinach, and mushroom."
"I ate already," she said.
"I also got cinnamon sticks."
Her eyes shot to mine."Cinnamon sticks?"
I nodded, watching as her eyes flew to the smaller box I produced from behind my back.She swallowed thickly as I popped the lid.
"I shouldn't."
"Why not?" I said.
"It'll go straight to my hips."
"I love your hips."
"Or my ass," she mumbled.
"It's a nice ass," I said.
Rose chuckled, but she was still staring at the sweets.
"I got them for you—I mean, for book club.Of course."
Emmy scoffed, but it was muffled as she ate her pizza.
"They're fresh."
"They smell really good," Rose murmured.
