"He looked up and caught me staring, and for the first time that morning, neither of us looked away until Erin said, "J--pay attention! Just try to slap me." I broke the stare and turned to her. She moved around to face me, her back to Lucas, and rolled her eyes. "Does the concept of playing hard-to-get totally escape you?" she whispered. "Let. Him. Chase." "I'm not playing that game any longer." She glanced over her shoulder and back. "Girlfriend, I don't think he knows that." I shrugged."