Chapter 148: Matt

"I like her," Stephon said after we walked a block from the diner.

"I thought you might."

"Why didn't you tell me about the scar?"

"Because I knew it wouldn't make a difference." Matt's voice was almost smug and he was unable to hide the slight grin on his lips.

Stephon let Matt have the win this time. "I think it makes me like her more. I see why you find her attractive."

This isn't just attraction but Matt couldn't find the right words and now was not the time. "It's more than that."

"Yes, it is." Stephon said and began whistling a tune Matt hadn't heard before. They walked back to the hotel, each lost in their own thoughts.

Krispin called an exhausting session of practice, so the day flew by while they rehearsed, giving them little time to discuss Jewel. They talked about their weekend schedule while they walked back to the diner that evening.

Jewel came out of the kitchen, minus her apron, and walked toward the door when she saw them waiting. Matt held her hand while they m