Olivia and the Older Boy: Young Adult Sweet Romance (Love in Ocean Grove Book 5) by Anna Catherine Field

Author:Anna Catherine Field [Field, Anna Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-15T04:00:00+00:00

After we clean the kitchen and Hector pulls into the driveway to pick up Melina, I head upstairs. Every part of me wants to be in that room with Ben, but that little scene in the kitchen told me we’re not ready, or I’m not ready, that’s for sure.

I wash my face and I’m pulling on a clean shirt when I hear footsteps on the stairs. It’s weird because it’s been quiet up here without Norah home. I wait to hear her go up the extra flight to the attic, but instead there’s a knock on my door.

“Yeah?”

The door opens and Ben stands in the hallway.

“Hey,” he says, not crossing the threshold.

“Hi.”

“Those brownies were killer. You guys should make some cash at the farmer’s market.”

“That’s the plan.”

He glances over his shoulder then back at me. “Are you okay?"

“Yeah, just tired. It’s been a long day.”

“I came up to see if you wanted to go to Davie’s with us.”

“More food? You just ate?”

“I’m a nineteen-year-old guy, Liv. I’m hungry all the time.” He gives me a pointed look. “So, you coming?”

“Yeah, I don’t think that’s a great idea.”

Again, he looks down the hall, but this time when he’s sure no one is there he steps in the room and walks over, resting his hand on my hip. “I don’t want them being home to change anything.”

“I know, it’s like I said, I’m tired.” I give him a tight grin. “Go.”

He doesn’t budge. “I can stay.”

I roll my eyes. “No, you can’t.”

For a dozen reasons.

“Then come with us.”

“Nope.”

I see the frustration in his eyes, but I’m not ready for this.

He touches my chin and gives me a kiss, one I’ve been dying for all night. It’s sweet, chocolatey, and that alone almost convinces me to go with him.

“Ben? You ready?” Gabe calls up the stairs.

“Yep! One sec.” He touches my shoulder. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Dress fitting.”

He frowns. “I’ll see you tomorrow anyway.”

He brushes his lips past mine, a promise, and squeezes my fingers.

Once he’s down the stairs and out the door, I walk to my window and see them get into his truck. My heart is wistful, wishing, but mostly scared.

Hours later, when I’ve finally dozed off, my phone buzzes with a text. I blink and rub my eyes. Picking up the phone, I read the texts.

B: I missed you tonight.

O: I missed you, too.

B: Night, Liv

My heart flutters at his simple words.

O: Night.

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