I wanted to see how far Sebastian would push it. I didn’t think he would actually go as far as he did.
It was bloody fantastic.
I knew his wild side was in there, and I’ve been waiting for him to come out and play.
Joseph sets off for the restaurant, and we decide to tag along to get something to drink as well—preferably a coffee or a Coke Zero for me.
When Sebastian grabs my hand, those butterflies seem to have taken flight inside of me.
Such a simple gesture, but it lights me up.
His thumb caresses my hand as we order our drinks.
Joseph settles on some water, as does Sebastian. His parents and I order coffee.
“The only other grown-up here is you, Lily,” his dad says, gesturing to the cup in my hand.
The playfulness of their family is wonderful.
“Yeah, the day isn’t the same without some caffeine,” I say, and his parents nod their heads in agreement.
This day is quickly becoming another great day, which seems to be the norm of this life I’m living in London.
Chapter 25
Sebastian
“I would tell you to take care, Sebastian, but I’m happy to see that you have someone else also taking care of you,” my mom says, smiling at me as I hug her.
Ever since they saw me and Lily all cuddled up together, they’ve been soaring on a cloud, happy to see their son with someone they adore.
These last few days have been amazing—seeing her around my family, so effortlessly fitting in with them.
I’ve driven them to the airport, and even though I’m sad to see them leave, it doesn’t feel as heavy as usual, knowing Lily is back in her apartment.
“Yeah, I’m doing good,” I tell her, my dad taking her place, hugging me.
“We’ll be back soon, son,” he says, clapping me on my back.
Next up is Joseph, who eventually got over his hangover. He’ll reconsider going out again for quite some time.
“Bye, lil bro. It’s been a blast. Say hi to Lily for me and tell her that if she ever wants the better Bennet brother, I’m ready for her.”
I hit him on his shoulder, probably a little harder than he expects, but he laughs, nevertheless.
“Won’t be happening, you asshole.”
He pulls me in for a hug, and I let him, considering I won’t see him for a while.
My family wanders into the departure part of the airport, and I start making my way back to my car when I get a text from Dean.
He’s sent me a link to an article, and when I open it, I stop in my tracks.
Fuck.
This cannot be happening.
Right in front of me is an article featuring Lily and me.
