Chapter 20

My eyes were probably as wide as saucers.“Me?”I squeaked.“You’re inviting me to a party?”That had never happened to me before.

Jaiden frowned.“Yeah.Is that a problem?”

“No!I…sorry,I’m just…surprised is all.Sure,thanks,I’ll come.”And drag Anderson along with me so I wouldn’t embarrass myself too much.

Jaiden smiled,seeming relieved,for some reason.“Great!I’ll make sure you have my address closer to that date.”He finished his sandwich and wiped his mouth with a napkin,which just drew my eyes to his lips and wishing I knew what they tasted like.Would his tongue curve around mine as we kissed hungrily,no breath to spare?Would he…?

“Alister?”I blinked and tried not to blush as I realized I was daydreaming again.I looked at Jaiden but realized he was staring at someone to my left,mouth slightly agape.When I turned my head,my stomach dropped to see Heather all dolled up,her hair a mass of perfection,and that outfit—she hadn’t been wearing thatskirt this morning.And it was so…short.