Second Chance Vacation: A Steamy Vacation Romance (Just Peachy Book 1) by Nicole Ryan

Author:Nicole Ryan [Ryan, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9798987730416
Publisher: NRC Publishing
Published: 2023-08-10T16:00:00+00:00

“All I’m saying, Viv, is that you can do better,” Jackson spoke so matter-of-factly that I almost felt inclined to believe him simply by him asserting it to be true.

When I decided to go to prom with Andrew Cline, I didn’t expect the evening to end the way it had. While I thought it was implied that we’d be leaving together since we’d arrived hand in hand, he took it as an open-door invitation to leave with Rachel Harrisburger. Typical.

“I know,” I said as I smiled awkwardly, trying to convince myself that it was true.

Not that I was hopelessly in love with the guy, but my ego sure took a beating. I wasn’t prepared to have to call Jackson for a ride home because I’d ridden with Andrew, and Hannah had already left. Nor was I expecting the look he was giving me right now. It resembled pity, but it wasn’t at the same time? I couldn’t quite place it.

“Viv, I’m serious. The dude’s a dick. I don’t know why you went with him in the first place, honestly.” Despite his words sounding condescending, I knew he had honest intent with them.

“I needed a date, he asked.”

My gaze found the window in an attempt to look just about anywhere but at Jackson at that moment. I knew he was right, but I didn’t want to look that mess in the eye.

“Doesn’t mean it had to be him.”

“Well, he’s who asked.”

I found myself snippier than I would’ve liked or anticipated. Was there someone I’d wished had asked instead? Maybe. I didn’t know. Potentially. I just knew for a fact he was the only one who’d asked. I watched as Jackson’s eyes crept toward me out of my periphery, lingering a second longer than made sense. He shifted his attention back to the road with a clear of his throat. We pulled up in front of my house within seconds, the perks of being in a small town.

“Sorry for interrupting your night.”

I knew he’d opted not to go to prom, but I didn’t know why.

“It’s fine. I’m glad you called.”

He had a visible distance in his expression that I couldn’t quite place. Jackson was typically a warm presence, but that night he was colder than usual.

“I’m glad you came.” My voice felt quieter, breathier than it had been previously.

His shoulders seemed to relax at my response. We sat in silence for what felt like minutes, but I was sure it was a matter of seconds, an awkward weight in the air.

Clearing my throat, I looked toward the door, yanking the handle with force.

“Anyway. Uh—have a good rest of your night.”

“Night, Viv.”

I didn’t look back as he spoke.

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