Because of Him (Read on Kindlé)

THIRTEEN | Fro-yo

POV | Landon

We pulled to the Frozen Yogurt shop, I looked over at Belle and smiled, she was so beautiful and didn't even know it. Reaching over I grasped her hand in mine giving it a squeeze, breaking her from her daze. She smiled at me brightly making my heart melt.

This girl had no idea the effect she had on me, I can't believe for so many years I'd made her think I hated her. I was willing to do anything to show her otherwise.

She was now glancing forwards towards the shop looking hesitant, I knew she wanted nothing more than for us to walk inside hand in hand like we were on a real date, but I also knew she didn't want to be careless and risk hurting Zoe.

Another reason I fell for her I guess, I loved how she cared for Zoe as much as I did. I squeezed her hand pulling her attention back to me.

"Hey why don't you give her a call and tell her your dad was a no show, then tell her you've had a drink and can't drive. I'm almost 100% sure she will text me and tell me to pick you up" She gave me a suspicious look while slowly nodding.

"How did you.." She spoke pulling up Zoe's contact in her phone.

"How did I know that you used your dad as your excuse? Because Princess, you're a horrible liar so by using something that's kind of true like your dad being a no show, you can get away with lying to Zoe" She pouted at me in response, I think she hated how well I could read her.

Belle looked back to her phone and dialled Zoe's number, she went to put the phone to her ear before hesitating and putting it on speaker phone. As the phone rang she gave me a shy smile, I leaned over placing a gentle kiss on her shoulder.