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“Yes, I guess so,” she finally answers. When she glances over at me, my grin is from ear to ear. She laughs, “Don’t even look at me like that.”
    “Like what?”
    “Like you just won the Cup. It’s a second date, nothing major.”
    “Both are a major accomplishment and worth a little celebration at least.” She seems lost until I lean towards her. Her eyes widen a little, and I swear her breathing slows. I gently press my lips to hers for only a few moments, long enough to want more. Lexie looks slightly stunned when I pull away and resume eating my dessert.

Chapter Nine
    Lexie
     
    I’m standing at the counter in a daze from the night before. I had a date. Ashton kissed me. We’re going on another one.
    What?
    I feel like I’ve been buried in an avalanche and can finally see the sun again. Could I have feelings for Ashton?
    I shake my head.
    Nope. No way. No freaking way.
    He’s Ashton Campbell. He’s a Utah Bear. He’s a pain in the ass. But he’s sort of funny, kind of caring, and a great dad.
    “Mommy?”
    I turn see my daughter in her school uniform, large parka coat, and her pink Hello Kitty backpack. “Yes?”
    “It’s time to go to school.”
    I look at the clock. Crap. My Ashton-daze has made me forget it’s a school day. “Right. Let’s go.”
    “Don’t you need shoes?”
    I look down at my bare feet. Crap. “Yep, I’m getting them now. Thank you.” I pat her head I as run down the hall to my room, grabbing my boots.
    I hustle Sadie out to the car and drive her over to the school. As we’re walking up the sidewalk, Reed yells out for her. We turn and see him and Brooke coming towards us. Brooke’s smile tells me that she’s already aware of the outcome of my date.
    “Wow, Lexie, you look refreshed .” She wags her eyebrows at me, and I blush, turning away from her.
    “Thanks. Come on, kids.” I rush them both into the door and tell Sadie I’ll see her after school.
    “So,” Brooke leans in. “Ashton seemed to be in a good mood as well this morning.”
    I groan, making Brooke laugh hard.
    “This is so much fun. Usually, I don’t know Ashton’s girlfriends.”
    “I’m not his girlfriend. And don’t you find this, I don’t know, strange?” Their relationship still seems so odd to me.
    “Hell no. I think it’s great. Ashton’s a great guy, and you’re awesome. This will be a good relationship for you both.”
    “Relationship? Oh no, that isn’t what’s happening here. It was one date.”
    “Two,” she corrects me. “Ashton told me that when he comes back from the road games, you’re going out again.”
    “Still not relationship.”
    “You’re taking all the fun out of this.” Brooke pouts.
    “What fun? I mean, I went out on a date with a man you’ve had sex with, and is the father of your child. Shouldn’t you be yelling at me or something?” I’ve heard and seen the horror stories of divorced parents and failed partnerships. I’ve even had clients request that people remain on the other side of the room or they’ll have two separate parties for kids.
    “Look,” Brooke says, stepping closer to me. “I know you find Ashton’s and my relationship strange, but if you want to know the truth, we’re just friends. In fact, neither one of us even remembers having sex with each other, and we’ve never done anything since that night. When girls look at him, they see this hot hockey millionaire. When I look at him, I see a lanky, tall, clumsy freshman in college who almost ran into a door the first time I met him. The Ashton that I love is my friend and the greatest person I could ask to be a father for Reed. Yes, I’m thankful every day for him, but I want him to be happy too. I think you can do that for him.”
    “I...I…” I don’t know what to say. I can’t make anyone happy. The only time I’m that way is if I’m with Sadie.
    “I have to go to work, but let’s get together soon for another playdate.” She hugs me and jogs over to her