Chapter 17

“It’s a crush, something you don’t ever get… You obviously think she’s beyond hot, and your picky ass self doesn’t normally find that in a girl,” Daniel said.

“She’s beautiful. Perfect even.” Jake shrugged this time. He meant every word.

“Okay, bit strong on that front. She’s cute, I’ll give you that, but she’s not really, like, mind-blowingly beautiful.” Daniel waved an airy hand his way, and Jake instantly growled back.

Daniel had to be kidding right now.

“Are you blind?” Jake was defensive, skin prickling with almost instant aggression at anyone tearing Emma down.

“Come on? I mean, she’s hot, I get it… She’s… She’s not Leila hot. Leila is my idea of a beautiful girl.” Daniel averted his eyes to the rail of the boat, evasive anytime his emotions came into play.

“Don’t even go there. You know that subject just pisses me off because you’re an asshole.” Jake frowned a warning, and the hostile change of tone rendered them both silent for a moment. D