Page 134 of Damaged Boys Don't Fall For Bubbly Girls

“Of course I am.” He bends forward, and his breath is warm on my ear as he whispers, “There’s nowhere else I want to be. With no one else.”

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Brock

When I came to the dance tonight, I never expected Lexi would be in my arms as we sway on the dance floor. I figured our friend group would have fun together and then we’d go home. I was feeling pretty rotten because I missed being close to her. When Lexi asked me to dance, it’s like something ignited inside me. That’s why I was so confused when she asked me. I couldn’t believe it.

There’s a lot I want to tell her, like how miserable I’ve been all week because we were so distanced. But we’ll talk about that later. Right now, I just want to enjoy this wonderful moment.

Her arms are wrapped around my neck and mine are around her waist. I’m engulfed in her Lexi smell that always makes me feel a thousand times better.

Pressing my forehead to hers, I murmur, “You’re so beautiful, Lexi.”

A soft chuckle comes out of her. “You already said that—twice—but thanks.”

Drawing back, I stare into her eyes. “I don’t just mean beautiful on the outside. I mean the inside, too. Every single part of you is amazing. So darn amazing. I shouldn’t…” I shake my head. “I don’t deserve this.”

“Brock.” Her finger strokes my cheek. “Don’t say that. You know it’s not true.”

I squeeze my eyes shut. “I don’t want to ruin this, but…”

“Like I said, we have a lot to discuss, but let’s just enjoy the night with each other.” Her fingers plow through my hair. “It’s getting quite long.”

I tilt my head to push the bangs out of my eyes. “You think I should grow my hair out like my dad and uncle?”

“Hmm. You could definitely pull it off, but I don’t think it’s you.”

I laugh. “You might be right.”

Her arms around me tighten as she pushes herself closer to me. My entire body is engulfed in her warmth. I don’t want to worry about what this means, what will happen once we have that talk. I want to enjoy tonight, like she said. There’s time to worry about other things later. All that matters is that Lexi is in my arms.

I feel many pairs of eyes on us as we slow dance. Many kids from school are watching us and of course the guys are. Nate’s got this goofy smile on his face while Dean looks like he’s very happy for us. But what exactly does all this mean?

No. Not going to think about it.

I press my cheek to Lexi’s. “Don’t look, but lots of kids are staring at us.”

Her cheek leaves mine as she scans around. “You’d think we were celebrities or something.”

I chuckle. “I think they’re surprised to see me being normal.”

“That’s not true. They know you’re normal. Maybe they’re staring because we’re just awesome.”

I laugh again. Perhaps they’re looking at us because they know deep down that Lexi and I belong together. I’m pretty sure our friends are thinking it.

I wrap her tighter in my arms. “I don’t think you understand just how much this means to me, Lexi.”

“Of course I do,” she says, voice soft. “Because it means just as much to me.”

We gaze into each other’s eyes for I’m not sure how long. I’ve been dreaming of being close to her again. I’m worried I’ll mess it up, but I shoot that down. If I keep worrying about it, I won’t enjoy my special time with her.

Lexi laughs. “You hear that?”

I snap back in and perk my ears. “What?”

“Theo and Gael are cheering that we’re dancing together.” Her cheeks redden when they start making kissy faces. “Oh my gosh.” She playfully sticks out her tongue at them.

“I think they’re happy for us,” I say. “You know, that we’re having fun together.”