35. Kiss

As I exit my car, I stare at Gabriel's car that's parked in the driveway. I roll my eyes and walk the short path to the door. I'm not surprised when I open the door and see Gabriel sitting down on the couch in the living room.

Even though I'm mad at him, I can't deny how attractive he looks in casual clothes.

I pretend I don't see him and attempt to walk past him up the stairs. "Ally's mom dropped Lucas off. He's knocked out." I didn't have to pick Lucas up from school today because he had another playdate with Ally and went to her house straight from school.

"Okay," I respond and try to go up the stairs, but Gabriel's voice stops me.

"You took a detour after work." He mentions. Because of my sour mood, I'd taken my own car to work today, letting Gabriel go alone in his when on a regular day, we shared a ride.

"Yes, I did," I say, not turning around to look at him. I know he's behind me though because his voice sounds closer than before.

"Where'd you go?"

I turn around immediately. "I