Colby

Everyone was doing their own thing to bond with Lia. I decided that I was just going to cook dinner for the whole group, and then I would sneak her some dessert. Great for us to have a private dessert. Something chocolatey, maybe. She always smiled more with chocolate.

“I’m making dinner tonight,” I announced, tossing my keys into the dish by the door and heading straight for the kitchen.

Rain popped his head around the corner, eyes lighting up. “Ooh! Need a sous chef?”

I didn’t even hesitate. “Not.”

“What?!”

Rain gasped like I’d just insulted his entire bloodline. “Banned?! That’s so harsh!”

I had to stifle a...