Behind the Camera (Love through a Lens, #2)

by Chelsea Curto

“Yeah.” His laugh is soft and shy, and he dips his chin. “If you thought I was going to fire you, I need to do a better job of showing you how much I like you being here.” “No, it’s not that. I just…” I bite my bottom lip and reach out, tugging one of the strings of his apron. “Being here with you and June is so fun, and we’re normally open with each other about things that are going on in her life and ours. I mean, I told you my period cramps were going to make me late last week, and you didn’t even bat an eye.” “I grew up with a sister, remember? I bought a heating pad, by the way. For you to use if you’re ever here and in pain. It’s in the guest room bathroom with some Advil.” “Oh. That is—thank you, Dallas. You didn’t have to do that.” “Have to and want to are two different things, Maven, and I wanted to do it because I want you to be comfortable when you’re here. Shawn was nice enough to give us today off from practice, too, so I figured the three of us could take advantage of the time off.” “That sounds fun. I’m sorry for assuming the worst. That was shitty of me.” “You’re forgiven.” He gives my arm a squeeze. “I’m not going to tell you where we’re going, but I will say you need to take off your jewelry. I know how much you love that necklace, and leaving it on puts it at risk of getting ruined.” I touch the gold chain around my neck, aware that he’s noticed I never go anywhere without it. “Want me to grab June?” “Please. We’ll eat, get her ready then head out.” “We ...