Riley “Are you flirting with me Kade?” I asked. His gaze held, and his smile grew. “Yes Miss Riley. I am.” My heart fluttered in my chest hearing that, but I was still unsure if this was just for the experience or real. Do I dare ask? What if I do and he says yes? Do I want that? Hell, what if he says no? My heart tightened at that. I didn’t want it to be a no. “Is this all still part of the date experience? Or is this us being us?” I asked as calmly as I could. My hands shook though as I ate another forkful of salad, and my voice wavered slightly but it was subtle so there was a chance he didn’t hear it. Don’t say it’s the experience. Kade pushed away his empty bowl and looked at me, carefully scrutinizing my face which I kept carefully level. “Which one do you want?” He asked. I sho

