Dirty Christmas
But tonight, under the mistletoe she'd hung just for this, she invited him in, along with her boyfriend, Sean, who loomed behind her like a protective shadow, his dark eyes gleaming with mischief.
Jacob, the awkward 22-year-old virgin from down the hall, fidgeted with the gift bag in his hands, a simple bottle of wine he'd picked up nervously at the corner store. His cheeks flushed under the holiday lights, heart pounding as he stepped inside.
The air smelled of cinnamon from the tree in the corner, but the real heat came from the way Joy's blue eyes locked on him, shy yet inviting. "I... uh, thanks for inviting me," he stammered, handing over the bag. "I didn't know it was gonna be... all o