Beyond the Gaze of a Boy - Apology

"Sorry, bro, but I'm hungry, and J's supposed to man the grill."

I huff and may even be pouting a little. I've finally, after all this time, gotten what I've been wanting for so long, and Emmett has to let his stomach spoil it all.

Emmett nudges me in the ribs, his voice lower as he says, "Really, Ed, I'm sorry..."

Rolling my eyes at him, I shrug.

He grins. "You can kiss your boy all you want after dinner."

I blush fiercely, my eyes automatically cutting to Jasper, who seems to be watching us with both amusement and longing.

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