“Wait. Wait. You told Victoria about kissing Monica?”
I had dragged Gabriel away from prying ears and eyes after twenty minutes of insufferable mingling and dancing. Gabriel made a show of being all over me, of course. We were in a hallway now, and I begrudgingly nodded at his questioning.
“And why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
“I didn’t want you to-“
“To what?” His eyes narrowed, showing annoyance. I felt like they judged me, looking me up and down with… scrutiny.
“To get upset. I didn't think it was a big deal, and I kind of forgot.” I looked away, frowning. I understood how it could conflict our ruse.
I heard him sigh, before his hands hesitantly grasped my shoulder. My eyes widened at the soft-hearted affection in his eyes as I looked at him.
“I'm not upset.” He grumbled almos
