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minutes.”
    Holy crap. Taylor wasn’t going to believe this. Heck, I barely believed it. “Well, if you don’t mind.”
    Connor retrieved my bag and slung it over his shoulder.
    â€œHello, are you still there?” Jack asked as I raised the cell back to my ear.
    â€œNever mind the ride. Connor’s driving me home. You can go back to making out with your girlfriend.” I hung up on my brother then followed Connor to his Mustang Convertible.
    He opened the door for me. I slid across the hot-as-heck black leather seat and nearly burned my butt cheeks through my jeans. Once he closed my door, he set my bag on the floor next to my feet, then hopped in the other side. Like watching a prince mount his horse, all noble and golden and beautiful. And I am obviously obsessed .
    â€œDo you need directions?”
    â€œNope. You live right around the block from me.” He shifted the car into reverse.
    He knew where I lived. I pinched my arm. This had to be a dream. No flipping way was Connor giving me a ride home.
    He turned on the radio. Rock music filled the air. “Did you miss the bus?” I caught a whiff of his mint gum and sighed. Maybe he’d kiss me. Or maybe he’d nibble on my neck. More like I’d become his stalker.
    Turning my focus back to him, I laughed. “No, my idiot brother ditched me.”
    â€œWell, if he ever ditches you again, let me know. I’ll give you a ride.”
    Was he serious? Where’d he been all my life? Jack should forget me more often.
    â€œI’ll remember that.” Boy would I!
    He turned his thousand-watt smile my way. My body melted. “You planning on watching the game on Friday?”
    â€œYes.” Dang, I sounded desperate. “Actually, I’m not sure yet.”
    Connor pulled up to the stop sign then signaled a left turn. The warm breeze tickled my face. I tilted my head toward the sky, inhaling the scent of pine trees. It felt like summer all over again, riding in Connor’s convertible.
    â€œYou can wear my away jersey if you come.”
    My cheeks lit on fire. “I’ll have to see if I can make it.” Heck no, I wouldn’t. The yes answer danced on the tip of my tongue. But no sense in letting him know how freaking hot he was. Besides, I didn’t want to seem too eager.
    â€œI hope you don’t think I’m pushing myself on you.” Connor pulled into the driveway. “Just thought it’d be fun to see you at the game.”
    â€œNo, I don’t think you’re pushing.” At least not enough. “I’ve got to check with my mom—not sure if my dad’s taking us this weekend or not. The whole divorced parents thing.”
    â€œAh, no explanation necessary.” He jumped out and was at my door before I put my hand on the handle. I should’ve been able to enjoy this moment, Connor standing there, gazing down at me. But instead of enjoying it, I worried whether my butt had left a sweat mark on his seat.
    â€œThanks for the ride.” I climbed out of the car. “If you like, you can come in and grab a pop or something.” Or I could give him a back massage or let him swim in our pool. Maybe play a little tonsil hockey.
    He hesitated before glancing at the dashboard clock. “I would, but if I don’t get back for practice on time, Coach will make me run extra laps.”
    My heart sank. Not that I expected Connor Prince to fall head over heels in love with me, but still. “Okay, I’ll see you at school.”
    Connor ran a hand through his hair then groaned. “You don’t know how bad I want to stay.” He caught my wrist and tugged me closer. “Can I get a rain check? Say, tomorrow after school?”
    â€œYeah, that’d be great.”
    He grinned, releasing me. “Good, tell your brother you’ve got a ride home. ”
    Heart hammering in my chest, I watched him jump into his car, reminding me of the