Sloane
I have no idea what came over me. It must have been the complete relief of not being in trouble for once. But when Principal Rodgers announced that Benedict and I were co-Valedictorians and the entire school began cheering, I looked at Benedict. I don’t know how to describe the look in his eyes. It was part pride, part possessiveness, and if I’m honest, what looked a lot like love. So yeah, my brain short-circuited and Aisling took that moment to lift us onto our toes and press our lips to his.
Benedict, never a man to let an opportunity slide, wrapped his arm around me more tightly, deepening the kiss before my brain could take over. Just like every other time he's kissed me, I forget everything around me, giving in to the kiss and to him.
When he pulls away, he rubs his nose ag
