Page 26 of Off Trail Love
Slowly, so painfully slowly, a grin spreads across her face. “Yes.”
I close the gap between us, pressing my lips against hers. This time, there’s no anger or hate or hurt. Just the two of us, exactly how it should be. One of her hands grips my arm while the other goes to my neck, pulling me closer.
I smile against her lips, kissing her deeply. She sighs. I guess what they say is true: Kissing your best friend is pretty great, but kissing your rival—that might be even better.
“You make me a better man,” I say when she releases me. Her lips are pinker than before and her cheeks have a faint blush.
“Now you’re just being a flirt.” She swats at my arm. “But I like it.”
“That’s good, love.” I press a quick kiss against her lips. “Because I’m not about to stop.”
“I hope you know that I’m not about to stop pranking you just because we’re– whatever this is now.”
“Together? I want to be together. And I think I’d be worried if you stopped pranking me.”
She grins at me. “Well, that’s good. I want to be together, too.”
My eyes narrow in suspicion. “What else have you got planned?”
“You’ll find out!”
epilogue
MAGGIE
Two Months Later
I pullout my phone while Jack makes sure everything outside the RV is ready for our trip.
I snap a photo of me with the RV in the background and type a text.
Me
This is really happening!
Replies come pouring in almost immediately because the girls knew this was coming.
Meg
!!!!
Ava
Keep us updated about the trip and that new small town. And send lots of photos!
Sadie
Go get ‘em, girl.
Chloe
I can’t wait to hear how it all goes! Good luck!
Brooke
Next time you visit California, come see me and Tyler.
I smile as the texts trickle in. I’m grateful that I have such supportive friends, and thankful that while my life is completely upside down, everything is working out better than I could have hoped for.
