Chapter 73

Gene struggled to get the words out.

"Nevermind. It's nothing."

I frowned. "Come on, Gene! Just say it..."

"It's a bit embarrassing."

"Come on, don't leave me hanging!" I looked him in the eye.

He quickly turned away and blushed. "Don't run away, ok?"

"Why would I run?"

He turned to face me again. This time, he looked serious. "That kiss...I've been wanting to do that for a long time."

His words made my eyes widen.

Is this a confession!?

My heart isn't prepared for this!

He continued, "I didn't kiss you because I was under the influence of alcohol. I did it because I wanted to."

I stayed silent and let him finish talking. It was all so sudden that I didn't know what to say.