Fallon looked over to see Audrey nodding. “And you said?”

“I’d think about it,” Fallon said with a shrug.

“Well at least you didn’t say no. It would probably be for the best, Fal.”

“I am so scared he’ll hurt me again.”

“What if he doesn’t and he is this said ‘changed man’? You could live your happily ever after, but if you keep on the way you are going, you’re gonna be alone for the rest of your life, and then what?”

“Jeez, dramatic much?” Fallon asked as she pulled into a parking spot beside Lucas’ truck.

“This from the queen of the dramatics. I’m just saying give him a chance. I think he’s awesome.”

“Of course you do, it’s the Brooks’ charm. Why do you think everyone loves Aiden?” Fallon said as she got out of the car. Audrey came around and locked arms with Fallon, looking up at her with a smile.

“I think you should give him a chance,” she said.

Fallon rolled her eyes. She was so tired of talking about her and Lucas; it was an ongoing issue of craziness. Plus, Fallon had a very important question for Audrey.

“I think you should tell me why I went by your room last night and you were gone,” Fallon countered. Audrey narrowed her eyes and unlocked her arms, moving away from Fallon.

“We aren’t talking about me, we are talking about you,” Audrey snapped.

Fallon was about to snap back when she heard Aiden yell, “Mommy! AA!”

“Hey Punkin’!” Fallon yelled back, bending down to meet him for a hug. “I’ve missed you to the moon and back!”

Aiden giggled as he gave her a smacking kiss on the lips. “I’ve missed you to Pluto and back!”

Fallon gave him a big smile before wrapping him back up in her arms. “You’re my favorite little guy.”

“You’re my best mommy.”

“Okay, I’m a little jealous here, Aiden,” Audrey said from beside them. Aiden gave Fallon once last smile before jumping towards Audrey. She took him in her arms, kissing him loudly on the cheek. They both had missed him, and he still wouldn’t be coming home until Tuesday. It hurt Fallon to even think that she had to endure two more nights without her favorite guy, but she had to do it.

Just as Fallon was about to cover Aiden with kisses again, she noticed Lucas was standing beside them.

“Oh, hey.”

Fallon practically moaned as he said, “Hey there,” in his low, seductive way while giving her a sexy smirk.

Fallon swallowed loudly as she took in his attire. He was dressed in his before-game gear, which consisted of a black hoodie that said ‘Assassins’ on the front and purple gym shorts. Even with white socks that came to his knees and black New Balances on his feet, Fallon thought he was hot. When her eyes met his, he gave her a knowing look and grinned appreciably as his eyes raked her body.

Fallon hoped he liked the black jeggings and purple lace dress set she had put together. Fallon had curled her hair for hours and was sure that it looked good with the purple suede handbag she had gotten to match her shoes. Fallon was a little nervous about the purple, she wasn’t sure if it was really her color, but Audrey had reassured her it was. With the purple suede Kate Spade bootie heels she had bought the day before, Fallon felt confident that Lucas would think she is hot.

When his eyes met hers again; she saw the desire building in his eyes, and she knew she had succeeded as a shy smile came over her glossed up mouth. He returned the smile as he moved back and forth on the balls of his feet. A nervous habit of his, but Fallon didn’t know what he had to be nervous about. He always looked good, all he had to do was wake up and he was gorgeous! Getting this hot took time and effort!

“Are y’all done making eyes at each other? We’re bored,” Audrey said from beside them. Fallon broke their intense gaze to look down at Audrey and Aiden, who were grinning up at them.

“AA, leave them alone, I want a brother.”

Audrey giggled before picking Aiden up as Fallon’s face turned bright red. Lucas chuckled as he grinned over at Audrey. “I need to talk to Fallon; can you go ahead in with Aiden?”

“Sure, where am I going?” she asked. Lucas smiled.

“Aiden can show you, can’t you bud?”

Aiden nodded quickly. “Yup, I’m pretty much an Assassin now, too. That’s what Mr. Shea said!”

Fallon smiled as Audrey and Lucas laughed. She didn’t know what Lucas needed to talk to her about, but it made her nervous that he was nervous.

“Alright, mini Assassin, lead the way!” Audrey gushed before putting Aiden down. He took her hand and led the way into the back of the building. Fallon watched them walk hand in hand until they disappeared inside. When she looked over at Lucas, he had come closer to her, looking down at her with those dark gray, desired-filled eyes.

Fallon’s whole body tingled from the feel of his body so close to hers. Her hands shook as she looked up into his eyes. She had no clue what he was doing but she really didn’t care. She loved being this close to him. When he moved his arm, she looked down to watch him lock his pinky with hers. She looked up and smiled. Why did it feel so right to be with him like that and still not trust him?

“My mom is sitting with you guys,” he whispered as he got closer to her. His pinky squeezed hers as his left hand locked with hers.

Fallon nodded. “Okay.”

“I know she was harsh with you, so I just wanted to tell you.”