Page 64 of Fake Dating Daxton Hawk
“You, obviously.”
Footsteps approach and my gaze darts back to the kitchen, finding Daxton and Mina’s return.
“Hey. Everything all good?” I ask them.
“Of course,” Daxton says, fog swirling around the hem of his cape as he walks my way.
“It looks like the men are in the office.” Mina speaks with the least bit of subtlety again. “It’s right through that door, Daxton.”
“Hint taken.” He veers left, winking at me. “I’ll see you soon.”
I send a sharp look at Mina as she sits with me and Verena, squishing me in the middle. “What did you say to him?”
“It was a nice chat. Nothing bad.”
“So, are you convinced Daxton is a good guy?”
“I thought he would be a jerk but he’s not. I like him.” She leans into me and lowers her voice. “Babe, I think Daxton is into you. Like,reallyinto you.”
“I agree,” Verena adds. “I’ve been watching him since he arrived and his eyes are always on you. He’s always close to you and finding some way to touch you.”
“Very true,” Mina says. “My only concern is the money thing. You said it yourself—money and friends don’t mix. Well, neither do money and romantic relationships.”
I nod. “Yeah, we have some things to discuss.”
“How doyoufeel abouthim?” Verena asks.
The question brings back memories of my night with Daxton in The Hamptons. I haven’t been able tostopthinking about that night and how hot it was.
I want you fucking obsessed with me the way I am so unbelievably obsessed with you.
The memory of Daxton’s deep voice speaking those words above me travels straight to my clit.
“To put it simply… I’m obsessed.” Both girls squeal at my confession, urging me to continue. I hit them both across the arm, laughing. “Will you two shut up. He’s going to hear you.”
“Sorry,” Mina whispers. “I’m just excited for you, babe. We need to know everything.”
Everything? She’ll hear all the details with time. She always does. But right now, my night at The Hamptons remains a secret I’m not ready to share. So, I settle for something more tame.
“Other than Steel, Daxton is the first guy I’ve been interested in since… I honestly can’t remember. It’s been years. Things started off rocky between us, but Daxton made up for it in so many ways. I feel like I can trust him. You know how important trust is for me. And you know what, Daxton makes me forget about Steel. Whenever something exciting happens to me, Steel isn’t the first person I want to tell anymore. It’s Daxton.”
“Clearly. He even gets priority over me,” Mina teases, speaking across me to Verena. “She spends the whole day with me preparing for this party, and yet Daxton is the first one she tells about her viral TikTok.”
I laugh her comment off. “The TikTok thing isn’t massive news. Three hundred thousand views is amazing for my standards, but in the big picture it’s not viral.”
“Have you kissed him?” Verena whispers.
I shake my head, feeling a little deflated at the answer.
“Babe, make that shit happen,” Mina says.
“Believe me, I want to. Iwillkiss him. But also…” My lips press together in contemplation. “I know I just said Steel has moved to the back of my mind. He hasn’t spoken to me in a while but wedohave history. I just keep thinking… am I really meant to forget about him?”
“Yes,” Mina says. “That’sexactlywhat you’re meant to do. Look, you know I was president of the Steel and Jordan fan club, but hehasbeen a massive cockhead by leading you on, asking to meet you, then ghosting you the moment you agreed.”
Verena laughs. “Who even says cockhead?”
“I do.” Mina proudly tosses her pink hair over one shoulder. “And that’s beside the point. Jordan, go for Daxton. He’s right in front of you and likes you a lot. Sort out the money issues then make a move on him and text me when you two finally kiss and hook up.”
