Page 65 of Hot Girls Date Shifters

“Okay, you asked me out,” Elsie counters, reaching for a California roll with her chopsticks.

“I did.”

“So I guess it's only fair.”

She pops the bite into her mouth and closes her eyes for half a second.

“Mmm.”

I chuckle.

“You really like sushi.”

“I really, really like sushi.”

“I can see that.”

She points her chopsticks at me.

“But...”

There's that little sparkle in her blue eyes again.

“... I should at least buy dessert.”

I grin.

“Already negotiating a second stop?”

A blush blooms across her cheeks.

“I just...”

She laughs, ducking her head.

“... really like dessert.”

She pauses before adding under her breath,

“Obviously.”

The last word comes out so quietly I almost miss it.

She glances down at herself, clearly thinking about her curves.

Like she's embarrassed.

My heart squeezes.

Without thinking, I reach across the table and cover her hand with mine.

She startles just a little, then looks up.

“Hey.”

I wait until those beautiful blue eyes meet mine.

“So do I.”