Chapter 51

I shrug and hold up my thumb and forefinger, “Maybe a little.”

He chuckles. “Then, yes, I miss you.” I smile, and he reaches out and pokes my side gently when I don’t slap his hand away like he’s used too he drops his hand to his side, a little frown on his face. He sighs a moment later and runs his fingers through his hair. “I’m really burnt out, and you’re always so good at distracting me, so I thought we could do something?”

I frown, “Do what?”

“Something fun.” He suggests with a shrug, and I bite my lip. I have been avoiding him lately, maybe doing something fun together might be good for us both.

“Uh, sure. What do you have in mind?” I question as we walk toward his car. Cole winks and smiles at me mischievously.

“You’ll see.” I nod, and we get into the car. We made small talk on the journey to wherever he was taking me. “Oh,