"Wait, wait... Nic, just hold up. You mean you guys kissed?" Bella's voice cut through the phone, louder than normal. I could practically imagine her sitting up straight, wide-eyed, gripping her phone as if it were a lifeline.
I smiled. Not just some random smile, but one that feels a touch stupid and secretive. The type that sneaks up on you even though you know it shouldn't.
Stupid? Yeah.. I know but I couldn’t help it.
"Yeah..." I murmured and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "We kissed."
There was a brief silence before Bella's voice returned, full with force.
"You kissed Tyler, the one you've been pretending to marry for almost a month and who has never shown genuine affection? And you're acting casually, as if it's no big deal?"
I could hear her pacing, most likely in her
