CHAPTER NINE

Jared lifted me up and let go of my body as if it burned him to stay in close proximity with me.

“Are you okay?” Alyssa’s panicked tone sliced through the awkward air.

“Yeah.” My voice sounded mangled and I cleared my throat, avoiding Jared’s eyes. I adjusted my shirt where it had ridden up and my skin felt warm to touch. I hoped it wasn’t obvious how tensed and embarrassed I felt.

“I’ll see you around.” Jared finally spoke up, facing Alyssa. She blushed in return as he left, leaving just Alyssa and me in the hallway.

“Now that is some cake.” I turned to look at her, shock marring my features.

She giggled, covering her mouth in what? Embarrassment? She probably had forgotten that I was there with her.

“I cannot believe you.” I shook my head and walked beside her as we exited the building.

She wasn’t wrong though. Jared had it and my ears burned with the knowledge that I’d just checked his ass out.

I would be lying if I said I hadn’t felt shivers all over. My skin still burned from his