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I stuttered, trying to come up with anything but "we're about to start our kissing lessons," while Sam just looked on, amused as he watched me struggle.

Betty's eyes narrowed. "If he's making you do something you don't want to, Scarlett, just say so. I'll go tell my dad, and he'll make Sam stop."

"Thanks for the vote of confidence, sis," Sam said.

"I don't know what that means, but you're welcome."

Bennetraised his hand. "We're doing importantstuff in Scouts today, so I really need to be there."

"And I can't miss dance or my technique will get sloppy. You wouldn't want that. Would you?"She added, "Scarlettshould come with us."

"Yeah, let's go, or we'll be late."

Sam looked to me then with a question in his eyes. "You up forsome running around?"

With three pairs of those ocean eyes on me, I couldn't have said no even if I wanted to.

And I didn't want to.

CHAPTER 10

Top 5 Ways to Ruin a Fake Relationship

1. Deviate from the plan.

2. Watch your fake boyfriend being the best brother on the planet to his younger siblings.

3. Catch feelings.

4. Forget it's all pretend.

5. Fall head-over-heels (even though you know you shouldn't).

Did I do all of the above?

Yep. But to be honest, there was no way I could avoid it after tagging along with Sam and the twins.That was my big mistake. I mean, anyone would've caught feelings.

As we dropped off Bennet for his Boy Scoutsmeeting, Sam met him in front of the car. The windows were down, so I clearly heard their conversation.

"You got everything you need?" Sam asked.

"Yeah," Bennetsaid. "Are you and Scarlett coming back?"

"Sure, after we take Betty to dance, we'll all be here to pick you up."

His little brother smiled. "Awesome."

"You didn't think I'd leave you. Did you?" Sam asked.

"No, but I'm getting a new badge today."

"Really? Congratulations, B."

He shrugged. "They're presenting them at the end of the meeting."

"Did Mom and Dad know about this?" Sam asked.

"I didn't tell them. I know how busy it can get, running two businesses. And it's not like this is a full court ceremony or anything."

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