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He doesn't know I'm crazy about him.

He...

He must have some idea. There's a connection between us. He gets me in a way no one else does.

And he's different with me. He smiles. Laughs.

I watch him walk away. Watch his back tense and relax. Watch that towel slip lower and lower on his hips.

My body screamsall of him now, please.

My heart is more reluctant.

He's going on dates.

I... I can't deal with this. Even if it's inevitable.

"Excuse me." I tug at my dress. "Pajamas."

Emma nods. "He's weird, huh?"

"Yeah. Annoying."

"Finally, you see it my way."

I do. I see exactly why Emma has a problem with her brother.

He demands his way.

But offers nothing.

I just barely restrain myself from stomping up the stairs.

Okay, that's bullshit. My steps are as light as they usually are. I'm still the good girl. The one who keeps things together. Who doesn't cause a scene.

The hall is dark.

There's light coming from Brendon's room.

And his door is open a sliver.

And there he is, in front of his bed.

Turned toward the wall.

Naked.

It's only his back.

His ass.

His legs.

Fuck.

I've never seen a guy naked before. Not in person. Not one I wanted to see naked.

But Brendon...