Tuesday (Timeless Series #2) by E. L. Todd Page B

guy I’ve ever met, apart from Hawke.
    “And I can tell he really likes you too.”
    “He likes the fact I walked into the locker room and asked him out when he was naked.”
    “I think it’s more than that…”
    I set my tool down then removed my apron. “What time is it?”
    “Oh, don’t change the subject.”
    “What?” I asked. “We were talking about Kyle. That’s not a subject.” I grabbed my phone and eyed the time on the screen. “Damn, it’s already one?”
    “Time flies when you’re in a fairytale.”
    I looked down at my shirt, which was covered with flour and frosting. “Yeah…I look like a princess.”
    Marie moved to a stool then glanced at me with excitement in her eyes. “Kyle is really something. Why did it take you so long to go on a date with him?”
    I knew Marie only cared because she was my best friend. She always had my best interest at heart. But damn, her nosiness got on my nerves sometimes. “If he’s so dreamy, why don’t you go out with him?”
    “Because I’m already marrying the dreamiest guy ever.” She held up her ring finger, where the huge rock sat.
    I cringed. “Axel is not dreamy. He’s more like a nightmare.”
    Marie didn’t push the argument. “I’m going shopping for my dress on Saturday. You want to come?”
    “What kind of question is that?” I wanted to throw my spatula at her. “Of course I’ll be there. I’ll cry every time you put on a dress, and I’ll down all the wine they have to offer.”
    “Great,” she said. “I’m getting a designer gown so we’ll start at Saks Fifth  Avenue.”
    Marie was picky about clothes since she worked for a magazine, and I wasn’t surprised she wanted her wedding dress to be the top-of-the-line. I’d always planned on wearing my mother’s wedding dress on my big day. “Sounds great. I’ll make the reservation.”
    “Best maid of honor ever.”
    “I know.” I wasn’t going to be humble about it. I was going to the moon and back for Marie, but I didn’t mind in the least. I wanted the very best for her, and not just because she was marrying my brother.
    “Have you talked to Kyle?”
    “Not since we went out.”
    Marie pressed her lips tightly together like she wanted to say something.
    I dared her with my eyes.
    She made the right decision to back off. “So, you want to get lunch? I can tell you haven’t eaten today. Well, you haven’t eaten something besides frosting.”
    “I’d love to.”
    ***
    I just finished making homemade pizza when there was a knock on my door.  I was currently rocking flannel pajama bottoms and a tank without a bra. Whenever no one was around, I let my true colors out. I was a messy slob, and I liked it that way.
    I checked the peephole and hoped it was just Marie swinging by to discuss wedding plans, but it was Kyle.
    Kyle had his arms across his chest. “Are you just going to stare? I know I’m beautiful, but it’s rude to gawk.”
    I wanted to smack him upside the head.
    I unlocked the door and cracked it. “Why don’t you ever call before you stop by?”
    “Why should I call?” He walked inside without waiting to be invited. “I would come by anyway even if you said you weren’t up for it.” He sniffed the air then headed into the kitchen. “What smells so good?”
    I shut the door and released a growl. “If you’d called, I would have had time to put on some make up and change out of my pajamas.” I followed him into the kitchen, crossing my arms over my chest to hide my hard nipples through the thin fabric.
    He eyed the pizza on the stove. “Damn, this looks good.”
    “Thank you.”
    He turned to me as he leaned against the counter. His eyes looked me up and down, and the corner of his lip upturned in a smile. “You look perfect the way you are.”
    I knew he was just saying that. My hair was in a loose bun, and there was a hole in the crotch of my pants. “Uh-huh.”
    “You do.” He slowly came toward me then moved his hands to my hips.