"Your mommy did this to me— Ow!" Damien said when I pinched him on his side. It was so annoying! He just confirmed to everyone that something really happened between us last night! I felt my face turn bright red from embarrassment.

Damien laughed as he grabbed my hand and kissed it. Then he leaned closer to whisper, "I love you." This shocked me.

I felt like I turned to stone in my seat. Did I really hear that? He loves me?

I stared at him. He had a half-smile on his lips, but his eyes ...