Chapter 2. A Surprise Meeting

Claire’s POV 

I closed my eyes as I steadied my breath. Of course, I knew who he was. He was my childhood crush, the one, and only Jason Crawford! Although he had changed, I would always recognize him even with my eyes closed, but what shocked me was what was he doing here? I didn’t know that he lived next door to Aunt Emily. Aunt Emily told me that the house was vacant for a long time. Then when did he buy it? I groaned with embarrassment, wondering why he had to be the one to see me in this state of undress. How will I ever face him again? I stayed hidden in my room to get a grip on myself.

Since I last saw him, he had become more mature, more sinfully gorgeous. His lanky frame had filled up nicely and had grown more muscular, making me drool. He seemed to have grown much taller than before, more manly than ever before. A tremor of excitement went down my spine. I realized maybe he didn’t recognize me. After all, I was just a gawky twelve-year-old who had a crush