"Nadine? Nadine!" Zander's voice called out to her, snapping her back to reality. Her eyelashes fluttered as her eyes quickly opened, and a sinking feeling washed over her as she realized that the kiss had only occurred in her dream. How had she managed to fall asleep during the short drive from Zander's home to the supermarket? Glancing at Zander, she noticed his bewildered expression.

"Nadine, what's wrong?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "Why are you crying?"

Shaking her head and wiping away the tears with the sleeves of her sweatshirt, Nadine tried to compose herself. She felt pitiful and hopeless for indulging in this one-sided love, even...