his gaze back to the landscape in front of us, he continues, “The kind that leads to mindblowing orgasms.”
I can only shake my head at him, and as we stand, each drawn into our own thoughts, one stands out for me — Are Jade and I falling for each other?
Chapter 18
JADE
When my last lecture for the day ends and I get back to the suite, the girls decide to spend the rest of our Friday afternoon doing facials and just chilling.
Hana brings the skin products and masks to the living room, while Fallon and I grab some drinks and snacks. Mila switches on the TV and gets the movie ready we’ll be watching during our pamper and pig out session.
“What movie are you putting on?” Fallon asks Mila as she dumps candy into a bowl.
“Midnight Sun. Are you okay with that one?”
“Oooh… I love it,” I reply, picking up the tray of cokes, and carrying over to the table. Sitting down on the ground, I add, “We should watch The Fault In Our Stars after that one.”
“Yeah, I’m in need of a good ugly cry,” Hana says as she plops down on the carpet next to me.
“Why?” I ask, my eyes searching her face.
“Ugh, it’s nothing,” she sighs. “Tristan’s just under a lot of pressure with a business deal he’s working on.”
“Is that all?” Fallon asks as she places the bowls of candy next to the cokes.
“Yeah.”
Mila and I just stare at them, then Hana says, “I blew my top at Hunter earlier today and got them worried over nothing.”
“Why did you get angry with Hunter?” Mila asks.
Hana gives me a regretful smile. “Because he forced a kiss on Jade.”
My mouth drops open on a gasp. “He told you?”
“It just kinda came out,” Fallon quickly stands up for him. “But seriously, it’s not cool, and I hate that you didn’t tell us, and I still want to kick Hunter’s ass.”
“It was nothing,” I mumble, and not wanting Hunter to get shit from Fallon and Hana, I explain, “It’s actually my fault because I stripped in front of him.”
“You did what?” Fallon asks, her eyes widening.
My shoulders slump, and I let out a huff of air. “Hunter was all angry about the dress you had me wear to the club, and I lost my shit and stripped out of it. He then totally lost it, and that’s when the kiss happened. But he regretted it instantly, and I’m okay, so it’s all settled.”
My eyes dart between my friends as I pull an awkward face.
Hana grins at me. “I can actually picture you ripping the dress off. It’s so like you.”
“And totally explains why Hunter kissed you,” Fallon agrees.
“Hold up,” Mila says, throwing a hand in the air. “Did I miss something? Are you and Hunter a couple now?”
I let out a burst of laughter. “No!”
She throws both her hands in the air. “Well, shit, then I’m lost.”
Fallon looks to Mila and scoots closer to the table. “They kissed twice, but they’re still in denial.”
“That’s for sure,” Hana sighs before she pops an M&M in her mouth.
“We aren’t in denial,” I huff.
“Yeah?” Fallon says, lifting an eyebrow at me. “You sure about that?”
Am I?
I let out a miserable sigh. “No.”
“I swear, this is just getting more confusing by the minute,” Mila grumbles. Pinning me with her eyes, she asks, “Do you and Hunter like each other?”
“Of course, we like each other.” I frown at her. “At least I like him. I’m not so sure where he stands after all the fighting.”
“No! Ugh,” Mila scowls at me. “Are you in love?”
“Oh… ahh…” My mouth snaps shut, and I shrug, not knowing what to answer.
Mila relaxes, and a smile spreads over her face. “Finally, I know what’s going on as well.”
“People don’t just fall in love,” I grumble. “That shit takes time.”
Fallon shakes her head at me. “I’m afraid not. It usually slaps you upside the head. It’s staying in love that takes time and effort.”
“Nah… we just like each other as friends,” I try to stop this conversation from derailing.
“Picture Hunter dressed in just his sweatpants, all sweaty and muscles hard,” Mila says, her voice low.
“Ewww,” Hana pulls a traumatized face where Fallon instantly starts shaking her head.
Me, on the other hand, lights up like a damn Christmas tree. The thought of Hunter’s bare chest on full display sends a burst of heat ricocheting through my body like fireworks.
As the realization settles in my heart, I cover my face with my hands and