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“Moulin Rougewith Joanna Levesque and Aaron Tveit,” Ellie squealed, although Sadie had no idea why.

“I’m assuming you like those actors?”

“Lovethem. Especially Aaron.”

“And Aaron is a man?” Sadie teased, which made Ellie roll her eyes.

“Yes, he’s a man. Sodefinitelynot my type.”

“Good to know,” she said with a laugh. “What about tomorrow? Any big plans aside from the party?”

Sadie had been trying to figure out a time to give Ellie her birthday present without it being in front of everyone. She wanted it to be just the two of them. But she’d yet to figure out when that could be.”

“Tomorrow we’re doing breakfast together, just the three of us. They’re doing lunch with Brayden before our party.”

“I love that.” Sadie looped her arm around Ellie’s as they walked. “I love how they make the day special for both of you so you’re not stuck sharing it with your brother.”

“Yeah, they’ve always been great about that. I’ve never felt likeone of the twins.They always made sure we felt like Ellie and Brayden.”

“That’s genius.”

“That’s my parents.”

They walked for a few more feet before Sadie asked, “So, will you have time tomorrow to squeeze me in?”

“Squeeze you in?” Ellie furrowed her brow. “Babe, you’ll be at the party. Right?”

“Yeah, no, totally. I will be. But I just don’t want to give you your gift in front ofeveryone.”

Ellie stopped walking, a smirk on her face as she pulled Sadie close to her body. “My gift, huh? What is it?”

“I can’t tell you that.”

Ellie kissed her, putting her hand on her neck as she did. Sadie knew what she was doing, but it wasn’t going to work.

“I’ll let you kiss me all night long but I’m still not telling you what I got you.”

“You’re mean.”

“And it’s worth the wait.”

“I know it is,” Ellie kissed her again, this time with more tongue.

Why does this keep happening when we’re not alone?

Ellie’s phone buzzed, and Sadie knew what it was without asking. “I gotta get to rehearsal.”

“Come on.” Sadie quickly kissed her again. “I’ll drive you.”

“Um, I thought that was always the plan, because otherwise I’d have to walk miles.”

“Kiss me again or I’ll make you walk,” Sadie teased as Ellie giggled.

“I’ll kiss you once we get there.”

Following Ellie back to the parked car, Sadie opened the door for her and let her in. They drove to the theater with Sadie’s hand on Ellie’s inner thigh, which was a feeling that sent butterflies throughout Sadie’s entire body. As she parked the car at the theater, they resumed their kissing.

At least until Isla interrupted them.