Page 89 of The Cuffing Game

“But?”

“I don’t want to lose out on a chance to be with you, either,” Noah said. “Even if I end up having to return to Seoul and fly back and forth across the Pacific Ocean, I’ll do everything within my power to make us work, I promise.”

Before Mia could respond, Noah ran a hand through his hair. “God,” he said. “We literally just kissed for the first time and I’m talkinglogistics.Not exactly sexy, now is it? Should I just shut up and take off my shirt?”

Mia snickered. Celine had been right. The real Noah was definitelynotthe unobtainable, devil-may-care boy fromhis social media. But he was perfect. Or at least he was perfect for Mia.

“What are you talking about?” she asked. “Logistics aresosexy. They’re practically my love language.”

Noah froze, his eyes slightly widened with surprise. Then, without warning, he pulled her in for another kiss that left her breathless.

Mia knew this relationship wasn’t going to be easy. They were both workaholics, and she herself would only get busier as she started loading up on classes and internships. If she was being completely honest with herself, she had never evenconsideredfactoring in a relationship, much less a possibly soon-to-be long-distance one, into her four-year plan. And for a good reason, too.

But at the same time, looking back at the past few months, she saw how things had gotten so complicatedbecauseshe’d tried to control matters when it came to love.

She stared into Noah’s eyes, which were as passionate and dedicated as her own. They were both extremely busy people, neurotic in their own ways. But they also gave everything to the people and things they loved, no matter what. If they couldn’t make it work, no one could.

“I want to give us my all, too,” Mia finally said. “I’ll create a shared calendar for us.”

Noah leaned closer, peering up at her from underneath his dark eyelashes. In a low voice he said, “Okay, you were right. Logisticsaresexy.”

Mia wrapped her arms around Noah, and he pulled her tight.

They kissed, again and again, underneath the moonlit night sky. And Mia realized that some of the best things in life—like the most priceless moments on TV—are unplanned.