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“I think so.” I wave my thumb toward the front door. “I have sneakers and stuff to change into later.”
Heat flares in his eyes for a second, stirring prickles of desire over my skin.
He holds out the clear box to me. “Here.” A hint of excitement flickers over his lips. “This is for you.”
Up close, I can finally examine the corsage. I pop the lid open and squee in delight. “It’s so pretty!” Two red roses and two purple roses are nestled in silver metallic lace with purple ribbons. A tiny silver crown charm rests in the middle. The whole arrangement looks suspiciously familiar. “How’d you know?”
His lips curve up. “The woman at the flower shop asked me for my date’s name and said she’d make sure they matched.”
Laughing, I hold out the box to him. He takes the corsage out, and I offer him my hand. Shivers spark over my skin as he gently slides the flowers into place on my wrist. “Wow.” I stare at the pretty arrangement. “It takes up a lot of real estate on my arm.”
“Too much?” he asks.
“No! God, no. I love it.” I wrap my arms around him. “Thank you.”
He gives me a quick squeeze. “You’re welcome.”
“I feel like my surprise for you is ruined now.” I grab his hand and tug him inside the house again.
The girls are crowded in the dining room, picking at the food.
“Whoa.” Hayden stops mid-chew and stares at Griff.
“Er-nah-gawd,” Darcy mumbles around a mouthful of ham and cheese.
Pride lifts my chin and I squeeze Griff’s hand.
Ella’s sitting at the head of the table, watching with an amused expression. She whistles at Griff. “Looking good, stud.”
He grunts at her—a sound somewhere between a greeting and annoyance.
“All right. Stop staring at my boyfriend.” I drag Griff into the kitchen.
He leans against the counter and tugs at the lapels of his jacket, then fusses with the cuffs of his shirt.
“You look good. That’s why they’re all staring,” I whisper in his ear.
One corner of his mouth tilts. “Do you think I look good?”
I slide my gaze over him again. “Oh, yes.”
He gives his left sleeve one final tug. “That’s all I care about.”
I hurry to the refrigerator and pull his boutonniere out. Carefully, I hand it over. Griff’s lips turn up. “Confirmed. We match.” He taps his lapel. “Pin it on me.”
With shaky hands, I clutch the small stem of the red rose carefully wrapped with purple ribbon. The tiny crown charm catches the light, winking as I pin the flower into place.
He glances down. “Perfect. Thank you.”
I lean up to kiss his cheek, but he turns his head, catching my lips. His arms slide around my waist, and his hand presses against the small of my back. I stumble closer, sighing into his mouth.
“Wooooo!” the girls scream.
“Get it, Molly!” Hayden shouts.
Pressing my palm to Griff’s chest, I pull away. Red smudges outline his lips, and I reach up to wipe my lipstick off for him.
“Sorry,” he whispers. “Couldn’t help myself.”
