I drew close to Bella and asked, “What’s wrong? Is it hurting again?”
“Smooch!”
Instead of replying to me, Bella coiled her hands around my neck and planted a quick one on my cheeks. Upon releasing her arms, she turned her head to the side. Still, I got a good look at the rosy glow all over her face.
“Flynn, um… Don’t take it the wrong way. I just want to thank you. Please be careful and don’t work alone. W-we’re worried about you.”
Feeling my violated cheek, I turned to the red-faced Bella and teased, “Missy, give it to me on the lips next time, okay?”
“Go to hell!”
Burning with embarrassment, Bella picked up some sand on the ground and flung it at me. I spun sideways to evade the attack.
Yvette laughed. “Bella, don’t tell me you’ve fallen for Flynn. You better spill if you like hi
