Eye Candy - chapter 279 - Pedestal

He continues to absently play with my ring, the silence hanging between us as I try to comprehend.

I frown. "Edward..."

He sighs, giving me a half-smile as he tries to explain himself.

"When I asked you out that first time... it wasn't just because I thought you were hot." He grins then, his eyes gleaming as he mumbles, "Even though you are."

He clears his throat. "I'd never met anyone like you before, Jasper. So together, friendly, focused. People respected you, and I did, too. Still do."

His hand cups my cheek, and he smiles. "You're truly amazing, Jazz."

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