Hayden stepped away from the wall and moved to stand in front of me. He leaned forward to press his hand up against the wall next to my head as he lowered his face inches away from mine. "Listen, Blakely. We're a lot more alike than you think, and I know you don't believe me and you probably don't even care, but I think you're fun. And I kind of need that tonight."
"What do you mean?' I ask as my eyes glance down to his lips which are getting so close I can feel his breath fan across my face. His lips quirk up at the sides when he notices me stealing glances.
"Why don't you stick with me tonight? Go inside, have a few drinks, and be stupid for a little bit. You seem like you need that too."
"Hayden..." I meant to sound unsure, but my voice just came out breathy instead. I saw Hayden's nose flare as he let out a quick breath. He was noticeably closer than before, with his body almost flush against mine. My skin felt hot all over and engulfed in his cool blue scent, almost leaving no room to think or to breathe. I glanced down at his lips to see them slightly parted which sent a fresh wave of heat throughout my body. When I looked back up at his eyes, I saw his pupils blown out, almost completely hiding his golden irises, as they scanned down from my lips to my neck. His body instinctively leaned up against mine as he dropped his head to where our noses were just barely touching.
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
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Dallas and Drayton are planning their wedding, talking babies and learning how to navigate life in LA now that Drayton is a hotshot football player in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Spencer and Nathan are back at home in Colorado, coming to terms with their feelings for one another and learning how to co-parent with Grayson, the father of Spencer's daughter. Will the realities of adult life strengthen them - or will their relationships break?
[Sequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me]
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