“It’s…nice,” I manage to say with an even voice. He rubs at his cheek. “Just nice?” “Are you fishing for compliments again?” “Only because you’re starting to give me a complex.” “Would you rather I say you’re hot?” “See? Was that so hard to admit?” I roll my eyes with a smile. “Anyone in town could tell you that.” His eyes lock on to mine. “I don’t care about anyone else’s opinion.”
