Page 27 of My Twin Sister's Extremely Famous and Incredibly Hot Neighbor

He shakes his head. “I’m okay. How are you doing?”

His gaze intensifies, and I know what he is asking. “I’m good.”

He picks up my hand. “You’re shaking.”

“Oh.” I didn’t notice. My heart is starting to calm down and beat at a normal level, and I finally feel more like myself.

His eyebrows pull down. “Are you really okay? I had no idea crowds affected you so much. You’ve hidden it well. And seeing Luke again had to be difficult for you.”

“I’m much better now.” I exhale and sit back against the seat. We sit in silence for a moment before I turn to him. “Thank you for what you did in there.”

“What did I do?”

“You kept me focused so I wouldn’t think about the crowd. And you made sure Luke didn’t eat me alive.” I put my hand on his knee.

“You were quite forceful with him. I don’t think he’s going to bother you again.”

“I hope not,” I say under my breath. Jera doesn’t need a guy like Luke. I pray she meets someone else and forgets all about him.

Dustin places his hand on mine. “Let’s get out of these stuffy clothes and order delivery.”

My stomach is finally ready to eat. “That sounds like a great idea.”

CHAPTER14

Ienter Jera’s house, and my anxiety slips away as I pick up Squint. He licks my face. “Yes. I know. I’m so sorry I left you here all by yourself.”

I run up the stairs and change into a pair of jeans and a favorite hoodie of mine. I know Jera told me not to wear my own clothes, but I don’t care. Jera won’t know. I need the oversized soft fabric to give me comfort. I had a rough night. On my way through the living room I remember the photo of me and Jera. I grab it and hide it in a drawer. I’ll get it back out later.

I carry Squint out to Dustin’s car, and he drives us to his place. “I placed the order. It says it will be delivered in a few minutes.”

“Good.” I’m starving now that I’m not in a stressful situation anymore.

We enter Dustin’s house, and I set Squint down.

“Want to watch a movie or something while we eat?” Dustin asks.

“Sure.”

Dustin takes me down a set of stairs to his theater room. He flicks a switch and tiny floor lights illuminate, just like in the movie theaters. He’s got three rows of reclining chairs and a massive leather couch in the front row.

“This is amazing.”

“You don’t have a theater room?” He raises one eyebrow.

Oops. Jera does have one, but it’s not as impressive. “It’s not this big, and it doesn’t have these cool floor lights.”

“Ah, I see.”

I sit down on his couch, and Squint hops onto my lap. Dustin motions toward the stairs. “I’m going to go change. Make yourself comfortable.”

“Okay.”

Dustin leaves, and I pet Squint and let my brain wander while he’s gone. I’m so glad my time at the gala is over and I don’t have to go back. I’m not cut out for that kind of social interaction.

A few minutes later Dustin brings in the food he ordered and sets it on a tray table along with some bowls from the kitchen. He changed into a pair of jeans that look so good on him it should be illegal. Dang, he’s so cute. I swallow back my emotions. I can’t have a crush on him.

“I’m so glad you like Thai food. It’s one of my favorites.” Dustin pulls out a container from the sack and lifts the lid.

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