Finding Love

Chapter 29

Alora's POV

"You bitch" Lynn gasps while I burst out laughing at the sight of her with flour on her face.

She glares at me- well, she tries. Her lips spread into a smile as she watches me laugh, before grabbing a kitchen towel to wipe her face.

When we baked cupcakes last weekend, we discovered how fun it is, hence why we're doing it again.

Then we'll have a competition on who can decorate the better cupcake, and the loser gets one thrown in their face.

My idea, may I add.

But Lynn was too quick to agree.

It's a bit awkward being over here on my own. I'm supposed to hate AJ out of support for Becca- which I am, but I feel I'm betraying her by going to his apartment.

Lynn won't explain to me why AJ stayed quiet, probably because she knows I'll tell Becca. But there has to be a reason. I don't believe for a second that he doesn't like my sister.

Becca told me she'll kill me if I make a big deal out of this. Plus Lynn told me he was asleep, so I agreed to come over.

So far, I haven't run into AJ, which is probably for the best. I imagine it would be awkward for Lynn if I punched her best friend.

Speaking of awkward, this week has been nothing but.

Since AJ refuses to sit with us now- Lynn says he's giving Becca 'space', Lynn stays with him during lunch.

Meaning it's just me and Becca for lunch again.

Despite the fact it was just us for years during lunch, it feels odd now. And wrong. And far too silent.

And we get to do it all next week. And the week after that...

Unless those two figure something out.

"You threw flour at me first" I point out, licking off some of the cake batter that got on my finger. She rolls her eyes. "Because you were telling lies" She mumbles.

I laugh again. "We all know you have the hots for the secretary" I tease her, making her scoff. "She's sixty!".

I hum, having a great time teasing her. And giving her a taste of her own medicine. "You practically drool over her".

She shoots me a glare, although she's clearly fighting a smile. "Shut up".

"Always late just to get a glance at her..." I sigh. She loses the fight and smiles, her eyes still trying to glare.

"Shut up Alora" She warns me.

I stare at her with a teasing smile, taking a step away from the counter I'm leaning back against, making myself closer to her. "Make me" I grin at her jokingly, and I see the challenge in Lynn's eyes.

Her hands suddenly grab my waist, and she pulls me against her, leaving our chests touching. "Alright," She whispers.

My eyes widen, not expecting her to do that. I figured she'd just say something teasing in return.

We're touching.

My mind focuses on that fact.

My chest is pressed against hers, and I worry she'll feel how fast my heart is beating.

Our bodies are touching.

Lynn laughs at my reaction, dropping her hands from my hips. But as they fall, they skim past my thighs, leaving goosebumps on my bare legs.

She smiles at me. "You're too adorable sometimes" Lynn whispers teasingly.

I narrow my eyes at her, knowing she's trying to wind me up. "Fuck off" I mutter. She always calls me that just to piss me off.