Tensions are running high in Mount Angus as the entire town plans for the annual Be Mount Valentine Heartstival and all residents keep an eye out for the latest relationship drama. Kiko and Dom just want to enjoy life together, a task made difficult by nosy residents demanding to know when they're going to tie the knot. And when Dom discovers Kiko actually hates this holiday, he decides it would be perfect to create a fake proposal.<br><br>But before anyone's matchmaking schemes can get too far, Kiko's employee Chad finds a body rolled in a rug.<br><br>It's obvious there's more than just love in the air, and if Kiko and Dom can't figure out how to work around their emotions, the Heartstival might just end in tragedy.

Eggs and Kisses

“Here,” said Kiko, bringing him a cup and stifling a yawn. “Try to alternate the colors. You’re about to hang two pinks next to each other.”


Dom chugged his first cup of coffee. By the time Chad showed up, gigantic energy drink in hand and hollow look in his eyes, Dom had completely covered the ceiling in shining garland arcs and was debating whether he wanted to go with the eggs next or the hearts.


“Hey, boss, the other guy,” said Chad, yawning as he took off his coat. He popped the tab on the energy drink and took a gulp.


“Morning, Chad,” said Kiko, back to the teen. “Orders on the counter. How are you doing?”


“Oh, great,” said Chad. Kiko turned from the computer to look at him.


“I’m ‘the other guy’?” asked Dom.


“It’s literally too hard in the morning,” said Chad.


“You don’t look like you slept well,” said Kiko, and Chad shrugged at that.


Chapter 15