Chapter 11: Drinking Games and Daydreams

"Dibs on the couch," Danny called as he came downstairs and grabbed a beer. He proceeded to said couch and sank down near the armrest, then patted the spot next to him.

Carissa curled up against his side, feet tucked beneath her, and Danny wrapped his arm around her. Bradley plopped down on the other end of the couch and kicked his feet up on the coffee table, ankles crossed.

Her heart pounded at his close proximity, and she had no idea how she was supposed to concentrate on the movie with him sitting next to her. Her only saving grace was that she had to look past him to see the TV, which meant she could study him without anyone really noticing.

Garrett shut off all the lights in the house, and only the light from the TV illuminated the living room. She snuggled closer to Danny as the opening credits began on the screen. He dragged his fingertips over her shoulder, and she shivered.

"Cold?" Danny asked. "I can grab a blanket."