Chapter 57 – So Close

Cassidy was surprised by how much she had enjoyed Jacob's dinner. She would never have figured him the cooking type. Cassidy smiled as she reminded herself how cute he looked in his apron. She giggled when she saw the apron read KISS THE COOK. Cassidy was very tempted to follow the apron's instructions but was timid to make the first move. "I hope you saved room for some dessert," Jacob inquired. She was a sucker for sweets, especially desserts. "What do you have to offer?" Jacob gave her a coy smile. "You'll just have to wait and see," he told her. Cassidy smiled at Jacob's playfulness with her. This was all a first-time experience for her, and she didn't know how far she should let it go. Jacob carried out a small tray filled with items she couldn't see since he had propped her up on the floor next to the fireplace. He set the tray down on the coffee table next to him and said, "I hope you like s'mores." Cassidy smiled as a past memory flashed in her mind. It reminded her of al