Chapter 11

“Having known you. At least for me,” Sean murmurs, lowering his gaze for a moment, embarrassed.

I remain speechless, because no, I wasn’t expecting that kind of answer.

“I-it doesn’t work like that,” I grumble.

“Why?” Sean insists.

“Because it’s not like that!” I answer stubbornly. And yes, I know I look childish. I know I’ve been rude, but I can’t explain myself better than that.

But then Sean moves…

When I see his hands approaching my face, I freeze. His thumbs caress the corners of my mouth before lightly lifting them to create what I’m sure resembles a partial smile. It’s disquieting and I recoil to look at him, my eyes wide.

“What the hell are you doing?” I burst out.

“I wanted to see you smile again…” Sean answers, pulling away, too.

“Are you blind or what?”

Sean’s eyes grow serious and I immediately regret the tone I used. “Maybe I’m stupid, because I don’t really know what you’re talking about.”