Bucket Lists and Midnight Kisses by Marie Landry

Author:Marie Landry
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: friendship, romantic comedy, canadian, sweet romance, romcom, opposites attract, friends to lovers, scottish hero, found family, cinnamon roll hero
Publisher: Marie Landry

CHAPTER EIGHT ~ LOUISA

As Fergus pours two glasses of sparkling wine, Meredith’s words from earlier ring in my head: ‘A third wheel would definitely spoil the romance’. I had brushed it off, assuming she misunderstood whatever Fergus had planned for us tonight, but now I can’t help wondering if this is meant to be a romantic evening. It feels pretty romantic so far.

“You were on the right track,” he says, handing me a glass. “I did bring you here to check off ‘spend a night under the stars’.”

I glance up at the dark blue ceiling. “Hidden skylights? Retractable roof? Or are you going to bust out a tent and some sleeping bags and drag me outside? If that’s the case, I hope you packed a portable heater.”

He chuckles. “None of the above. Ready?” He pulls a remote control out of his pocket. At my eager nod, he tilts his chin toward the ceiling, and I look in that direction. Nothing happens for a beat. I’m about to glance at Fergus when hundreds of tiny bluish-white lights flicker to life across the ceiling, creating a blanket of stars.

I stifle a gasp by clapping a hand over my mouth. Without taking my eyes off the ceiling, I set my drink aside and flop onto my back so I can see the entire ceiling. Off to the side, amidst the stars, is a glowing full moon. If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear we were really out under the night sky.

“What do you think?” Fergus asks, lying down beside me.

“How…how is this real?” How are you real?

“Hugh got the idea earlier this year when he took Ivy camping in Scotland. He had it installed while the center was closed over Christmas, and they’re going to officially unveil it at the Village’s New Year’s Eve party. He agreed to let us take it for a test run first.”

“It’s incredible.” My throat is thick with emotion, causing my voice to come out sounding slightly choked. “Are we really spending the whole night?”

“Aye, if you want to. I brought sleeping bags. I couldn’t get a projector and screen to watch movies, but I have my laptop and every streaming service you can imagine. I have music too. I even made a playlist.”

“How about some music and then a movie? Can I see your playlist? Did you get DJ Wes to help you?”

He laughs under his breath as he pulls out his phone. “This was all me, but I have to admit I was inspired by some of Wesley’s recent mixes.”

I sit up and accept the phone from him. The playlist is titled A Night Under the Stars With Lulu. My heart suddenly feels like it’s too big for my chest. I skim the list, smiling to myself at the obvious theme of the songs:

“Dancing in the Moonlight” by Toploader

“A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay

“Starlight” by Muse

“Talking to the Moon” by Bruno Mars

“All of the Stars” by Ed Sheeran

“Harvest Moon” by Neil Young

“Counting Stars” by OneRepublic

Before I get any further, Fergus reaches over me and taps a song seemingly at random.

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