I glanced at him before returning my focus to the rack behind the counter. “Is that why you came in here with your arms locked in hers? To get me jealous?”

“Well, are you?”

“What?” 

“Jealous?”

My cheeks heated, but I stayed silent. Of course, I was jealous. Why wouldn’t I be? The two looked good together, but I remained silent.

“It’s fine. I got jealous when I saw you and him talking earlier, even though I knew all that exists is friendship. Same with Ms Kira, the new biology professor.” His hand lifted to stroke my face, and despite wanting to pull away, I couldn’t help but lean in....