H A I L E Y
"Guarded?" I raised an eyebrow, a skeptical expression on my face. "Is that what we're calling it now?"
"Okay, maybe a little bit of an asshole," he conceded, a sheepish grin on his face. "But I knew from the moment I saw you that you were different. That you were special."
My heart swelled, a feeling of warmth and love spreading through my chest. "I knew it too," I admitted. "Even when I wanted to strangle you."
He pulled me into his arms, his lips finding mine in a sweet, tender kiss. "I'm glad you didn't," he murmured, his breath hot against my skin. "I'm glad you gave me a chance."
"I'm glad I did too," I whispered, a contented sigh escaping my lips.
We continued our walk, our bodies close, our hands intertwined, a united front against the world. The sun began to set,
