The Fill-In Boyfriend

Tomorrow we are all going to be better people

Is she going to kill us?”

“Absolutely. But in the meantime . . .” His lips found mine again and I relaxed into him

Hayden took my hand and pulled me out of the room. Out in the dim hall he pressed me against the wall and kissed me.

“You stole me for that?” I asked with a laugh.

“Yes

He gave me his smoldering stare and I was so happy that I didn’t have to control my reaction
this time. I grabbed a fistful of his shirt and pulled him toward me. Our lips collided.

Oh. Of course not.” I cleared my throat and attempted my best low, husky voice. “I want to dance with you.”

He raised his eyebrows. “Was that an imitation of a robot? No, wait. A robot who smokes.”

The band started playing again and Bec grabbed Blake’s arm. “I have no idea who you are but let’s dance. I have someone I need to make jealous.”

Claire caught my eye then before I could look away, and I thought her expression said there was hope. She gave me a small smile

We thought you might be lonely,” Hayden said in my ear, “but it looks like you’re fine

You outgrew them?”

“I think they outgrew me.”

“I disagree.”

I don’t know why those words made my eyes sting

Someone grabbed me from behind and I let out a small yelp. Bec came into my view, so I could only assume the arms still wrapped around me belonged to Hayden. I tipped my head back to see him.