Page 137 of The Way the Heart Breaks: Jade’s Story

I laugh and turn toward her.

She sits up and points at me. “And don't think I don't notice that you suddenly seem more into that than hockey.”

“I like watching Tommy play.”

“You like watching Tommy.”

I roll my eyes. “I just said the exact same thing.”

She gives me a look. “No. It really isn't.”

I grab the brush off my dresser and toss it at her. She catches it against her chest, laughing.

“Okay,” she says. “You win.”

“I usually do.”

The truth is, everything with him still feels better, each day gets even more so.

It's only been a few days since we officially became a couple, and somehow, we've already managed to make every day feel different.

I still haven't figured out how that's possible, or how I got so lucky.

Tessa sits beside me on the bed.

“So,” she says, quieter this time. “Are you nervous?”

I glance at her. “About what?”

She gives me a look. “The date.”

I smile. “It’s a double date.”

“Yeah.”

“With you and Lucas.”

“Yeah.”

“So why would I be nervous?” I ask.

“Because it's our first real date.”

“We've spent time together. We've kissed. We've talked until we fell asleep on the phone. We've been together every chance we've gotten.”

“But this is a date.” She sighs. “And I’m guessing that means date outfits and —”

“Oh my God, you’re worried about clothes!”

“Why does this excite you?” She grumbles.

“I think it'll be fun.”

Tessa smiles, “Me too.”

She reaches over and fixes a piece of my hair. “And if Lucas tries anything stupid, I'm kicking him.”

I laugh. “Why would he?”