Bella's cheeks burned, and she gave an awkward smile. "Is it too much."
"No," Jace said honestly. "It is perfect. Scarily perfect."
Jay nodded vigorously. "I swear, if I saw you in a hallway, I would greet you like, 'Hey bro, morning coffee'."
Bella covered her face with her hands, mortified. "Please stop."
Leo, who had been calm until now, suddenly stepped closer. His hand rested protectively between Bella's shoulders.
"Stop staring at her like that," he said with a quiet glare, his voice low and sharp. "She is uncomfortable."
Jay blinked. "I am not staring like that. I am just shocked."
Leo did not budge. "It does not matter. Keep your distance."
Bella looked up at him helplessly. "Leo, it is fine. They are just teasing."
"No," Leo repeated, standing even closer to her and blocking half her body from view. "They do not need to check you from every angle."
Jace chuckled under his breath. "He is jealous even when she looks like a boy. Amazing."
