Tempting (Inked Hearts 1)

Emma laughs. "See. I know how to make you happy."

"You do."

"We just need pancakes—"

"Chocolate chip?" I ask.

She nods. "And tea. I'll make them. So long as you measure the chocolate chips."

"You're too good to me."

"I know."

The TV screen flickers, casting light over me and Emma. Hercules is kicking ass and taking names. Same as always.

Is there a Disney movie I don't know like the back of my hand?

I might have a problem. Though, it's not really my problem. It's our problem.

Right now, I don't care.

My stomach is full of pancakes. My brain is buzzing from the mix of sugar and tea. Everything is good.

I want more.

Even if it's a bad idea.

I push off the couch and turn to Emma. "You want more coffee?"

She raises a brow. "You planning on starting a novel tonight?"

I laugh, but I don't quite sell it. One day... Maybe... in a million years.

"You know I can go all night, babe." She winks at me. "I'll take some chocolate."

"Your wish is my command."

"Different movie."

"You want to watch it next?"

"Is Brendon moody and annoying?"

"Well... Not to me. Not usually."

Emma rolls her eyes. "I don't know what you see in him."

"He's your brother." When that fails to get a reaction, I press on. "He let me move here. He bought me a room full of furniture."

"I thought we agreed to stop talking about that."

We did. I couldn't take anymore of Emma getting mad on my behalf. "He's hot, Em. Even you can see that."

"I guess it runs in the family."

I laugh. "Humble as always."

I move into the kitchen before she can press the subject further. There's way, way too much I see in Brendon.