MEL

My eyes widened as Connor closed the gap between us until there was no distance left, not even a breath of air separating his chest from mine.

I watched, frozen in place, as his eyelids fluttered shut and he tilted his head.

Then his lips touched mine.

My mind went instantly blank. I was too stunned to process the reality of what was happening, yet every single nerve ending in my body registered the exact warmth of his mouth.

My best friend—the guy who knew my worst habits, the guy who had seen me cry over terrible grades and awful jocks—was kissing me. And the scariest part was that...