Fake Hearts On Ice
“Alright, Lila. Let’s make a deal.”
I pulled out my notebook from my bag, hands trembling as I flipped to a blank page. “We should… write it down.”
Jake laughed, delighted. “You’re fucking serious?”
“I am.”
He took the pen from me and relaxed against the bench, writing quickly, confidently. When he handed it back, the words stared up at me, absurd and thrilling all at once.
Fake boyfriend agreement. One night. No feelings. No complications.
I signed my name, heart pounding, and handed it back to him.