Defiant Heir (The Heirs #3) - Michelle Heard Page 0,41
all Fallon offers as an explanation.
“I can help if you’ve fallen behind,” Noah offers.
“I’m good. Thanks, Noah,” Fallon replies, her voice sounding warmer.
“Kao, your average must’ve shot through the roof with Noah doing all your work,” Jase jokes.
I grin at Jase. “The perks of having a genius for a best friend.”
Our food comes, and while eating, my thoughts are consumed with Fallon. I try to think of grand gestures to sweep her off her feet, but every idea I come up with is instantly dismissed. I can’t drive, and I seriously don’t think we’re ready to get in the same car after the accident.
Deciding to just pick up where we left off before the shit hit the fan, I can only hope that my actions will win her over.
Chapter 15
FALLON
Besides being super aware of the scars, today wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. No one approached me, and having my friends around me helped a lot.
Dinner was awkward, especially when Kao pretended like nothing had happened between us. I have no idea why he’s trying to pick up where we left of. I can’t just forget that he broke my heart.
‘Just friends, Fallon… Nothing more... It’s not like we dated… We weren’t in a relationship… We’re just going back to the way things were.’
Is that what Kao is trying to do? Save our friendship?
I shake my head because there’s no way I can pretend everything is fine and just be friends with him.
“Guys, what movie are we watching?” Jase yells from the living room.
I let out a sigh. I wish I could climb in bed but not wanting to upset my friends more than I already have, I take a deep breath and then leave the safety of my room.
When I walk into the shared space, I notice all the snacks and drinks piled on the coffee table.
Usually, I’d spread a blanket over the carpet so Kao and I can lie down. My heart mourns the loss of the special little things I used to share with him.
Jase and Mila are already comfortable on the one couch, and Jade and Hunter are on the other, leaving the three-seater couch open.
Wanting to see where everyone sits, I first go to the fridge and take out a bottle of water. While I slowly sip on the cool liquid, Hana comes down the hallway, dressed in a pair of jeans and a pretty pale pink blouse.
“Tristan called. He’s picking me up,” she explains her attire. “I’ll have to skip movie night.”
“Are the two of you dating?” Jade asks.
“Yeah, I guess so. We haven’t spoken about making it official yet,” Hana answers. She comes to give me a hug, then asks, “Will you be okay?”
“Sure,” I grin at my friend. “Enjoy your date.”
I’m happy things are starting to get serious between Hana and Tristan. My friend deserves a good man.
After Hana leaves, Kao and Noah take a seat on the last open couch, and I’m fresh out of luck when I have no choice but to sit next to Kao. I was hoping Noah would sit in the middle
Not wanting to make a scene, I lift my chin and go sit down. I press close to the armrest, leaving an open gap between Kao and me.
“What are we watching?” Noah asks.
“Fantastic Beasts,” Mila answers as she presses play on the movie.
At least my left side is facing Kao, and I don’t have to worry about the scars being visible. Pulling my legs up, I curl into the armrest, and I use my right arm to rest my head on.
I only manage to keep my eyes open for the first twenty minutes of the movie. The last thing I remember is seeing a platypus stealing stuff.
A rocking motion draws me out of my sleep, and it takes a couple of seconds for the realization to sink in that someone’s carrying me. Lifting my head, I mutter, “Is the movie over?”
“Yeah,” I hear Kao answer, and it clears the last of the sleep from my head.
My eyes pop open and come face to face with Kao’s strong jawline. Feeling awkward, the words rush from me, “Put me down.”
Kao ignores me, and it doesn’t help I make any further fuss because he turns into my room. When he sets me down on the bed, I quickly move to the side and get up.
“Please, can we talk?” Kao asks, and then he takes a seat on the edge of the bed. When he looks up,