CHAPTER 31

  HAILEY

  After our dinner, he suggested he would do the cleaning. Even if I wanted to argue, knowing Percie, he would end up winning.

  I started reviewing my notes while I could hear him talking to his grandpa over the phone. I kept my door open if he ever wanted to say good night before he slept.

  An hour later, the light from the living room turned off. I was done with homework as well. I checked my phone and I found three messages from Percie.

  Percie: Wanna talk for a while?

  Percie: Sleeping?

  Percie: Night then, sweetheart

  Hailey: Night then

  Percie: Can I come over?

  Hailey: You’re just behind the door

  Finally, he emerged, looking hot in his sweatpants and a shirt. He never ceased to amaze me.

  “Hey.”

  “You’re doing your homework?” He checked my desk behind me.

  “I’m done, actually.” I stretched my arms. “And you?”

  “I did a quick read on the couch.” He pulled me up and stared at me that made my legs wobble. My entire body came to life.