If It Makes You Happy

by Julie Olivia

“Don’t do something you think you’ll regret,” I whisper. He shakes his head without hesitation. “I wouldn’t regret this.”

And that—that right there—is the exact moment I know I need to kiss him. Because, despite Cliff taking a risk, he immediately backtracks when he thinks I’m uncomfortable. Because he’s that kind of friend. He’s that kind of man.

“Michelle,” he breathes, tilting his head to the side, “we can’t.” An anvil slams down to my stomach. “Oh,” is all I can get out. He immediately chuckles. “Not right now, I mean.” Then he leans closer, flashing the most wicked smile. “I don’t want to start something I can’t finish.” “Oh,”