His expression softens.
“Is there something I should wear? Or bring?” I add.
“You don’t have to bring anything. The team has a whole party organizer, they’ve got it covered,” Zane laughs. “As for clothes… just wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. I’m pretty sure I like you in anything.”
Just like that, my defenses melt all over again.
I try to picture myself at a hockey party in everything I own, but nothing seems quite right.
“This also means I’d be meeting your sister,” I say out loud.
“I guess it does,” Zane smirks like that might’ve been part of his plan all along.
I can’t help but laugh.
“This whole dating thing is still a little new to me,” I admit, leaning closer. “But I definitely like it.”
Before he can respond, I press a quick kiss to his lips, too fast, too eager, and definitely too hard.
“Oh my god, I’m sorry,” I blurt out immediately. “Did I hurt you?”
“A kiss from you could never hurt,” Zane laughs.
Before I can overthink it, I lean in again, this time softer, slower, letting it linger.
When I finally pull back, the look on his face sends a wave of goosebumps down my arms.
He definitely likes it when I kiss him.
“So it’s confirmed, right?” he asks, a hopeful edge in his voice. “You’re coming to the party?”
I nod without hesitation.
I’m going to the Grizzlies party.
And I’m going to meet Zane’s sister.
Dear Lord… I am absolutely going to need Tess.
Chapter 12
Zane
“Thanks again for the pizza and the whole matching food with a movie idea,” I laugh, leaning in to give Gwen another quick kiss.
I’m pretty sure we’ve been kissing and making out for the past hour, and the second her lips leave mine, I already miss them.
I want to stay. I want to kiss her until morning.
But she’s too damn special.
Everything with her has to be right. And I’m going to take my time.
“You’re welcome. I’ll make up for the cooking part soon,” Gwen chuckles, still a little embarrassed about the burned casserole.
“You did cook a little. And the dessert? Absolutely amazing,” I say with a shrug. “I might have to start coming by the bakery every day now.”
Half joking. Half completely serious.
