Those chocolate eyes implore mine. “I love you.” I’m shaking my head before he even finishes. “Yeah, Kalani.” He nods, sureness carrying his voice. “I do. I’m in love with you.” “No. You’re not,” I shoot back, my body turning to cement. He smiles and I don’t miss the chuckles around us. “Yes, I am. And you’re in love with me, too.” “No, I’m not.” He steps into me. “Yes. You are. I know you are.” “You don’t know shit,” I whisper, unable to catch my breath, my eyes darting across his face, searching for a sign of... something.
