Heart-On: Turf Wars #2 Bella Jewel (books for 10th graders .txt) 📖

shoulder. I squeal in complete shock as I realize that Remy as shoulder barged me and is now running toward the water with me over his shoulder. I slap at his back, laughing as I curse him out, telling him that it’s too cold and he can’t just throw me in there.

He doesn’t listen, of course, and in seconds we’re both plunged deep into the cold water. I come up screaming and slap at him a few times, but I can’t stop the laughter from trailing out. He splashes me right in the face and then ducks under the water when I go to return the favor.

“That was horrible,” I laugh when he bobs back up. “I was going to take my time and get in there.”

“You would have piss farted around, dippin’ your toes in, and it would have taken forever.”

“Nobody says piss farted, Remy. What are you, eighty?”

“At heart, sweetheart, at heart.”

I roll my eyes with a grin. “You didn’t put your tent close enough to mine, I’m kind of out there all alone.”

“You can come in my tent if you get scared.”

I roll my eyes again. “Don’t tempt me.”

He winks. “I’ll keep you safe.”

“Ugh, stop it you two,” Eve says, appearing next to us. “The sexual tension is too much.”

“It’s all banter.” I grin. “Remy can’t help how he feels about me.”

Remy grins, and then ducks under the water and swims off.

“Seriously, though,” Eve says, watching him go. “Why wouldn’t you jump on that?”

“Oh, I would. It’s him who won’t.”

She raises her brows. “What do you mean he won’t, is he gay? That’s the only reason I could think of that he wouldn’t be taking what you’re throwing out.”

I laugh. “He’s not gay, but he does respect the hell out of Adan and told me that he’s certain Adan is in love with me and so he doesn’t want to cause any problems by going there.”

She purses her lips. “Do you think Adan is in love with you?”

I shake my head. “No, I don’t.”

She frowns. “Do you think he has feelings for you?”

I study him, sitting on the edge of the ocean because he can’t swim with his hands the way they are. He would risk infection, and that is the last thing he wants now he’s finally rid himself of his bandages. Still, he’s looking at Lorelei swimming. He’s not looking at her with love, or affection particularly, but more curiosity. He’s just kind of staring at her.

His eyes swing to me, and I look away.

“I don’t know,” I say to Eve. “I honestly don’t.”

“I think Remy might be right. There is something there, I’m just confused as to why he won’t do anything about it, especially since he knows you would accept his invitation. I can only assume he’s scared because he’s been nothing but a player for a very long time and if he gives in and gives it all to you, then he is scared he’ll be risking ... I don’t know, who he is? It’s hard to tell.”

“I know what you mean, the man has been single since, forever. He hasn’t had serious relationships, he likes to shop around and I think the idea of settling is something that scares the hell out of him. I’m curious as to why? I wonder what happened in his life to make him think that?”

Eve shrugs. “I’m not sure. Either way, if he has made his mind up then he doesn’t get to decide if you can be with Remy or not. If I were you, honey, I’d be taking that chance. Remy is awesome and he’s so good looking. You deserve to jump on that horse, even if it pisses off the entire herd.”

I laugh. “I love the way you think.”

She grins. “Yes, me too.”

We swim for a little longer, and then I find myself wandering off toward the sheer cliffs on the island. God, the view up there would be spectacular. I have no doubt about it. I vow to myself that I am going to go ahead and check them out tomorrow. For now, I just want to see how high they really are.

At the bottom there are a heap of rock pools where the ocean water trickles in. They’re lovely, and I collect shells and enjoying some peace and quiet to myself before heading back to join the group. They’re just setting up a campfire for the evening, Riggs has bought a bunch of food for us all, so we’re going to chill out and enjoy the night.

Adan and Lorelei are already sitting by the fire, she’s right next to him, whispering something into his ear.

Well.

This should be fun.

17

“Never have I ever,” Eve says to Riggs with a grin, “slept with my friend’s ex.”

Riggs stares at her and keeps his beer in his lap.

“Oh bullshit!” I laugh. “You men go through women like they’re going out of fashion, surely you’ve slept with the same woman.”

Riggs shakes his head. “Nope, never. We don’t touch what belongs to someone else. Past or present.”

Eve huffs. “Well dammit. It’s my turn then, go on.”

Riggs grins, rubbing his hands together. “Never have I ever slept with someone of the same sex.”

Eve rolls her eyes. “No, I have not. I’m not drinking. Next.”

Riggs chuckles, because he knew the answer to that one already and he also knew that if he asked it, Eve wouldn’t have to drink more as she is already quite drunk. Clever man. Taking care of her behind the scenes.

“You get to choose who goes next,” Lorelei says, laughing.

“Fine,” Eve says, looking around the group. “Adan and Ramona.”

I stare at her with evil eyes, and she simply grins.

Evil genius.

“You go first,” I say to Adan, sipping my drink already because god knows I need it.

He stares at me for a minute, thinking, then he asks, “Never have I ever faked an orgasm.”

I roll my eyes and take a long skull of my drink.

“I mean come on, Adan,” I say after I’m done,