Chapter 17

As Kyle realizes his own words, he silently thanks the stars that Kaitlyn didn't hear him, fearing she might think he's a creep with ulterior motives.

Kaitlyn, busy savoring her slice of pizza, steals a glance at Kyle, inviting him to join her. At that moment, Kyle captures the cutest photo of her.

Kyle, suppressing laughter, reviews the stolen shot on his camera. "You look like a pregnant squirrel in this photo," he chuckles.

Kaitlyn, unaware of the captured moment, raises an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

Kyle bursts into laughter, unable to contain himself. Kaitlyn, now intrigued, asks, "What? What? Whaaaaaat?" confusion evident in her voice.

Kyle, still chuckling, shows Kaitlyn the photo on his camera. "Look at this! You, my friend, are the cutest pregnant squirrel ever."

Kaitlyn, seeing the photo, bursts into laughter herself. "Oh my gosh, is that me? I look ridiculous!"

Kyle, wiping away a tear of laughter, nods. "It's the pizza happiness. Pure joy!"

Kaitlyn, amused, tak