Chapter 111. The Aria Diaries (He’s Just Right Now. I’m Forever) (2)

“Time to get wasted before I think too hard about how you’re thinking about someone else,” he said, getting up and intertwining their fingers.

Troy was another person tonight as he twirled her all the way back to the forgotten wing, sending her into a fit of giggles, allowing her to forget, just for a bit, what was coming.

He had champagne and chocolate covered strawberries laid out for her on the desk, had the room dimly lit with candles.

“I know, I know, the desk is off limits, but you’re leaving tomorrow, possibly leaving me forever,” he said, holding his hand to his heart and frowning deeply to show her how hurt he was.

Aria smiled and sat down to the chair he’d pulled out for her.

“No reading tonight?” she asked.

Troy looked to either side of him and then motioned for her to come closer.

“Tonight I’m treating you to a super-secret Troy Pierce secret,” he whispered.

Man the way his eyes sparkled with mischief, the way she was alway