Page 188 of Shy Girls Can't Date Celebrities
Hesitancy creeps over Kylie’s face. “Okay, if you’re sure.”
I nod and let them lead me out of the school. “I’m sure.”
Kylie lets her smile break through and she whispers to her boyfriend. “I can’t believe we’re about to hang out with Wyatt Hayes.”
Parker nods, grinning. “I know.”
Somehow, the nausea subsides and I’m in Parker’s car, and inanother flash, I’m unlocking my front door.
“Wyatt?” I call out, leaving the door open for the others to follow me in. “I got out of school early.”
I move into the living room as Wyatt stands from the couch.
“Hey, what are you doing here?” Wyatt asks, pulling his arms around me.
I hug him back. “I brought some friends who couldn’t wait to say hello.”
“Oh my gosh,” Kylie says, shivering as she takes Wyatt in. “It’s really you.”
Wyatt waves, and then realization takes over his face. “Oh, Kylie, hey.”
Kylie giggles, waving back. “Hey.”
Wyatt turns his head between me and Kylie. “How come you came home early?”
“I told you,” I murmur. “We couldn’t wait.”
Kylie flashes a smile. “I’ve been waiting to meet you again since Josie got the call to fly to Cherry Beach.”
“Oh, that’s nice,” Wyatt replies. “Josie told me you’re a crazy-good baker now.”
Kylie blushes. “Oh, yeah, thanks.” She throws a thumb over her shoulder. “We could head over to the café where I work if you want to try something.”
Wyatt glances at me. “Could we?”
I nod. “If you like.”
Parker jingles his keys. “I’m happy to drive us over.”
Wyatt tilts his head. “Parker?”
Parker beams. “You remember me?”
“Umm, Jo-Josie said Kylie had a boyfriend.”
“Oh,” Parker falters. “Well, that’s me.”
Wyatt nods. “I’m pretty sure I remember you.”
Parker grins. “Awesome.”
Wyatt folds his arms. “Yeah, we weren’t friends.”
Parker rocks his jaw. “At the time, no.”
Kylie braces herself through the awkwardness. “No reason we can’t all hang out now.”
“Yeah,” I say, glancing at Wyatt. “Right?”
