In the mix of Nate and Caleb standing, I slipped out of the booth as well. Alex was like a brother to me. He tugged me into a quick hug. Tall and lanky, he shared Holly’s blonde hair and brown eyes. “I know I’ll be seeing you soon,” he offered as he stepped back.
Holly then engulfed me in another hug, whispering in my ear. “You sure you don’t need a ride?”
“I’m sure,” I murmured.
“Okay, call you tomorrow then,” she said as she stepped away. With a wave, she and Alex left.
Nate gave me a quick hug as his name was called over from the pool tables in the back corner. “See you soon,” he said with a nod and a wink to Caleb.
Caleb and I were alone by the booth. The hum of voices around us faded as I looked up at him. The moment my eyes met his, electricity pinged through my body, heat bloom
