Aria's POV
I pointed at the trophy sitting on the side. "No first place, no surprise."
Looking down at my hands resting on my knees, I fidgeted nervously with my fingers. My first attempt at acting, and I was terrified Aiden would see right through me.
Aiden couldn't see my expression, but he must have thought I was genuinely upset with my head hanging low like that.
"Second place is still something to celebrate," he said, reaching out to stroke my hair. "Hungry?"
Before I could answer, my traitorous stomach growled loudly.
I lifted my head, my ears burning with embarrassment. "Starving."
"Want to grab something to eat?"
"God, yes."
Aiden stood up, and I instinctively reached for his hand, which he gripped firmly. After hesitating for a moment, I stepped forward and wrapped my arm
