The Road to Us

hem rushed into anything. It was as if they both knew that once they crossed that

tolen glances, playful teasing, and moments so charged with

vening when Max invited her ove

she couldn't quite explain. It wasn't their first time hanging out alo

he movie options. "Are we going for something cla

ul of popcorn. "I vote for som

selected a romantic comedy, an

g choice,"

yers," Max said with a grin

yed, Emma found herself more aware of Max than ever-the way his arm rested along the back of the couch, h

shed against hers. It was such a small touch, but it sent a shiver

did

urned her head to look at him, her heart pounding. Their eyes met, and for a moment, eve

reath against her skin. Her lips parted, anticipation curl

th

the door shatt

d at the interruption. He exhaled sharply and stood up. "Hol

hand over her racing heart. Hold that

to Emma's complete surp

blinked, cau

gaze flickered past him and landed on Emma. A brief moment of surprise flashed ac

straighter, suddenly

a and I were just having a movie night." His tone was cas

ell, I won't keep you. I just wanted to drop off those

rom her and nodded. "Th

lashing another quick smile. "Well, e

e doorway looking slightly uncomfortable. He closed th

he said, rubbing t

a smile. "

wa

she wanted to pretend otherwise, Emma couldn't i

was she still part of Max's life i

where did t