Taken by Dad's Best Friend

He’s an old crush, someone I’ve purposely forgotten about. Now that he’s coming to town to spend the weekend with my dad, I can’t pretend my feelings never existed. Even though years have passed, he’s still the same guy I remember. Untouchable and way out of my league.

Bennett is here to spend time with his best friend, not the hopeless daughter who shares the bedroom next to the one he’ll be staying in.

Yet, no matter how many times I tell myself that nothing will change, my heart still pounds every time those blue eyes drift in my direction.

One thing has changed. When Bennett looks my way, his eyes linger. Almost like he enjoys what he sees.

That has to be my imagination. There’s no way he even remembers me. I’m just a friendly face and if I don’t stop myself now, I’m going to hurt my heart all over again.

Even if we’re going to spend the whole festival together alone, I’ll stay strong.

I won’t acknowledge the magnetic pull between us or the welcoming touches he sends my way.

If I do, it’s game over and I won’t be left standing.