Chapter 20
No, it was best to keep this relationship a pretend one. After all, he wasn’t falling for Max or anything. Just because they’d shared a couple of very interesting kisses didn’t mean anything. It wasjust like Val said—he needed to get out more often.
Thursday night found him on Max’s balcony with a Coke in his hand, looking out over the city streets as Max grilled burgers and veggies. Ebon made a face at the latter, but Kit would make sure he at least ate half of his serving. He was currently in front of the PS4 with one of the nephews’ games.
“I’ve got some bad news,” Max said, flipping the burgers. “Mom’s not taking ‘No’ for an answer, I’m afraid. She wants you to come for dinner next weekend.”
Kit had to roll his eyes at that. This might just backfire on them. “Val’s been after me for the same thing, too.”
“Would it bother you?” Max jerked his chin toward the living room. “Maybe we ought to come clean.”