Page 23 of One Little Kiss
Colton: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Lochlan: Shite, it’s four in the fucking morning.
Lochlan: Why are you up and not resting that pretty boy face in my hotel?
Lochlan: (Eye roll emoji) I don’t bloody know, mate. I guess anything is possible. Why? Are you wankered?
Colton: You’re more American than British at this point, arsehole. Use words I don’t have to look up. Wankered? No, I’m not wasted. I’m asking because you’ll give me less shit than my brothers. Don’t make me regret this.
Lochlan: Can’t help it, MAN. This is what happens when you wake me in the middle of the fecking night.
Lochlan: Who is this girl that has you staying up all night in a dirty airport?
Colton: Winnie. We’re speed dating.
Colton: Well, we were until she fell asleep on me watching a movie.
Lochlan: If you’re being a wanker while she sleeps, we cannot be friends anymore.
Colton: Fuck off. You’re no longer my best friend.
What an asshole. In fact … let’s make it official.
Colton: You’re officially listed as Cack on my phone.
Cack: You’re calling me a shite, mate? Seriously? What kind of voodoo magic does this girl have?
Colton: Picture sent.
As soon as I send the picture, I wish I could take it back. Winnie is asleep on my chest, but you can only see the side of her face. Her curls are a wild mess framing her delicate features. I hate I shared this moment with anyone.
She’s mine.
Cack: You’re good and well fucked.
Cack:My dad married Nova’s mom after three days. He still contends that she was the love of his life. Anything’s possible.
Cack: My advice is to see where it goes. Don’t do your normal Pan shite if you like her. You’re more than you let people see.
Colton: Fine. I’ll change your name back.
Lochlan: Thanks, mate. Good luck.
Colton: There’s room in the villa if you change your mind. Punta Mita? A wedding? How can you turn it down?
Lochlan: You know how I feel about weddings. And unlike you, I don’t have a bunch of brothers to lean on. I actually have to work for a living.
Colton: You’ve always got the Westbrooks.
Lochlan: Appreciate that. Get some sleep. Keep me posted on the girl.
Colton: Winnie.
Lochlan: Right. You’re fucked. Have fun with that, Pan.
Colton: (Middle finger emoji)
Lochlan: (Kissing face emoji)
