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Chapter 23

Author: Kassy
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-26 22:42:08

CLAIRE

I blinked in surprise as he smiled down at me mischievously. I could feel the flour pouring from my face and sliding down to the shirt I had on.

“You didn't”

“I did,” he smirked. The silence lingered between the both of us before I lunged down a handful of flour and threw it at him.

“So it's like that?” His eyes glimmered with amusement. I found myself laughing, the warmth erupting from the pit of my stomach. The butterflies were a stampede, but this time it didn't matter so much. I couldn't remember the last time I had a reason to laugh.

But I didn't expect it would be because of this, because of him. Running around the kitchen like a child while he chased me around with a handful of flour. But I resented him. Except this time, I didn't exactly remember that I did.

I felt strong arms wrapping around my waist, stopping my movement entirely. The giggles still escaped me.

“You know. You're not exactly a very good runner. I could still catch you within the space of a second,
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