Dillon Bancroft’s Reviews > Make Me Dream > Status Update

“Please don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re beautiful.”
And there it is. The sucker punch to remind and taunt me of what I can’t have.

“Derek…”

“Don’t worry. I’m not trying to get into your pants or convince you to drop everything and be with me. I just wanted to let you know.”

“You’re beautiful, Ace. I don’t need to beat around the bush, because I know nothing could ever happen between us. But…I feel like you should know.”

My cheeks heat, and it’s right this very second I wish I put makeup on to hide the stupid blush on my cheeks.

“If we’re telling the truth here, I think you’re dumb.”