The Kiss that Sparked it All

“No, she’s always been like this, you know. She doesn’t get angry easily, but when she does, it’s a big deal. I mean, look at me now, I don’t even have the courage to talk to her”

Belinda started to worry again. “Oh… okay!”

Chase lifted his arm, gently guiding her to sit on the bed, and then clarified. “I didn’t mean to bring you into my room. It’s just that in this house, my room is the only territory I can control. The rest of the house is under the reign of Ellinor and Ida. I didn’t dare bring you into their spaces. If we were caught, they would totally flip!” Belinda sat on the soft bed, feeling a bit uncomfortable. After hearing Chase’s explanation, she got the picture, so she didn’t stand up again.

She’d always known that Chase lived with Ms. Gipson, but she just found out today that Ellinor lived with them too.

Girls needed more rooms because they had a ton of clothes and makeup to store. Guys were way simpler, a bedroom was all they needed.

Also, girls usually didn’t like people barging into their rooms without permission.

It was totally understandable,

the coke for Belinda and then handed it to her.

didn’t think that Chase had any other intentions. She

a sip while hanging

his beer. “Actually,

said, “Because I didn’t want to

chuckled. “You like her that

course, I like her a lot! Don’t you like her? Ellinor is

his eyes, his smile growing wider. “Of course, I like her too! But she might not be your aunt in

little annoyed. “Why? Doesn’t Ellinor like my

shrugged. “Even the best of relationships can’t withstand certain deal-breakers. I know Ellinor best;