Read Online Tuesday (Timeless Series #2) by E. L. Todd - Free Book Online Page B

still hurts to see him with someone else, whether it’s meaningless or not.” I shook my head. “Why did I expect you to understand?”
    “Whoa…hold on.” He raised both hands in surrender. “I’m not judging you. I’m just curious.”
    “Have you ever been in love, Kyle?”
    He stared at me for a long time before he answered. “No.”
    “Then you wouldn’t understand.”
    “You’re wrong about that…but whatever.” He racked his weights then approached me. “If you don’t want to have a relationship with me, why are you asking me out?”
    “Because Marie ordered me to, and seeing Hawke…just reminded me that I need to move on with my life. How will I find someone if I never give anyone a chance?”
    He nodded. “I like Marie.”
    “She’s bossy and pushy.”
    “I like bossy and pushy.”
    “She’s marrying my brother,” I snapped. “She’s off limits.”
    He chuckled. “Not what I meant, sweetheart. I like that she tells you the shit you don’t want to hear—that’s all.”
    “So, you’ll do the double date thing with me?”
    “It doesn’t sound like you even want to do it.”
    “Because I don’t.” I was always honest with the men in my life. I never wanted to lead them on or give them the wrong idea.
    He shook his head. “So much for giving someone a chance.”
    “You already know how I am. We both know this isn’t going to go anywhere. But maybe this can be a baby step for me.”
    “So it works out for everyone…” His voice was full of sarcasm but he was slightly amused.
    “I’m sorry,” I said. “You don’t have to go. I know you aren’t looking for something serious either.”
    “I wouldn’t mind doing something outside of sex,” he said. “You’re really cool. I thought so the moment you walked into the locker room and stared at my junk like it was the biggest piece of candy you’ve ever seen.”
    I rolled my eyes and blushed at the same time. “Not my finest hour…”
    “I thought it was sexy.” He leaned toward me. “Can I wink now?”
    I rolled my eyes again. “Fine. Just don’t do it at dinner.”
    ***
    Kyle was at my door right on time. He wore a collared shirt and slacks, much fancier than his usual attire. He took in my dress, and his eyes appreciated the sight. “I like that.”
    “Thanks. You look nice too.”
    “I know.” He had a smug grin on his face.
    I walked out and shut the door behind me before he could wink or wiggle his eyebrows. “Marie and Axel are cool. You’ll like them.”
    “I like everyone.” He put his arm around my waist.
    He didn’t usually touch me outside the apartment, but I let the affection linger. “How was your day?”
    “I woke up and played video games all day.”
    “At least you relaxed.”
    “Relaxed?” he asked with a laugh. “I was shooting people’s heads off and throwing grenades. I wouldn’t classify it as relaxing.”
    “Then how would you classify it?”
    “Stimulating.”
    We headed down the sidewalk then reached the restaurant.
    “So, Axel is your brother, right?” he asked.
    “Yeah.” I walked inside and searched the tables.
    “So…what do I do?”
    “What do you mean?” I spotted them at a table in the corner but I turned to Kyle before we walked over.
    “He’s your brother, so does that make this date serious? You’re introducing me to your family.”
    “Oh.” Now I understood . “No, it’s not like that. Axel and I are friends as well as siblings. He won’t read too much into it.”
    “You’re sure?” he asked. “He’s not a psychotic overprotective brother?”
    “Nope. Now let’s go because I’m starving.”
    We approached the table, and Marie immediately stared Kyle up and down. Then she gave me a quick smile that said everything her lips couldn’t speak.
    I ignored her meaning. “Hey. This is Kyle.”
    “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” He shook hands with Axel first.
    “Likewise,” Axel said politely. He sized him up with his eyes, looking at his