Breaking Down Sydney (Sydney West #2) by Brittney Coon Read Free Book Online

made sense.
    Jason flashed a wicked grin. “Hey, Syd.”
    I shot up out of my seat and wrapped my arms around him. He felt real. Normally I was the one being crushed by hugs, but today I was the crusher.
    “Surprised to see me?” he whispered in my ear.
    My only response was pressing my lips to his. If this was a dream, I never wanted to wake up again.
    People cleared their throats, unhappy about our reunion. We broke away from each other before we could truly get a taste. Jason took a seat across the table. He looked hotter than the last time I saw him. His silver eyes sparkled like stars and his lips were curved in a grin.
    It felt like the world was swaying. I sat back down and held onto the table so I didn’t fall off my chair. After blinking a few times, I realized I wasn’t dreaming. Jason was in front of me.
    A part of me still wouldn’t believe my eyes. They could play tricks on me, especially after spending so much time working on that damn essay. I reached out and touched his hand, needing to feel his skin again. My Jason sat before me in flesh and blood…but how?
    His smile went all the way to his eyes. He enjoyed psyching me out. “How’s it going?” he asked casually, like he was supposed to meet me in the library.
    “What are you doing here?” I couldn’t keep the shock out of my voice.
    Two Korean girls gave us the evil eye and shushed us.
    He leaned back in the chair. “Can’t I come visit my favorite girl?”
    The girls shushed us again, with more intensity. Either Jason and I had to write messages to each other or we needed to get out of the quiet zone. If I was banned, I didn’t know where I’d do my last minute homework.
    I mouthed. “We should go.”
    He nodded and helped me pack up my things. Even without words, I felt like I was under some kind of spell. Every time Jason brushed my arm, I felt electricity.
    Once outside, I dropped my backpack and threw my arms around Jason’s neck. “How dare you surprise me like that! When did you get here? How did you find me?”
    “Whoa! Calm down, Syd. Am I on trial for murder or somethin’?”
    My smile hurt my face, but it wouldn’t let up. “You appearing out of thin air is ludicrous!”
    He laughed and pushed me off of him. “Didn’t appear out of thin air. Drove here. Wanna get some food?”
    “We can go to the Student Union for some grub and then you’re telling me everything.” I pointed at him, trying to be sincere.
    “Of course.” Jason kissed my forehead and picked up my backpack. He bowed to me and said, “Show me the way to the food.”
    It was hard to be upset at him for sneaking up on me. He came just to be with me. That had to mean something.
    The Student Union was packed with bodies, like it normally was just about every hour. Coffee World was everyone’s go-to station. It was almost like a gas station for humans. Jason and I avoided the crowd and zigzagged through the tables and chairs to the other side. On the wall to our right were five televisions showing the news, sports, and other things. The sound was muted and the pictures didn’t mean anything to me.
    “What are you in the mood for? This place has almost everything but fine dining restaurants.” I swept my arm in front of me to show how big the place was.
    “Anything? What if I’m in the mood for a burger?” He gave me a smirk.
    “Downstairs at Burger Queen.”
    “Tacos?”
    I pointed to the right. “Around the corner is Taco Shell.”
    He shook his head and placed his hands on my hips. His touch created a spark that sent flames tearing into my heart, melting the ice that had begun to build up again. “Wow, what about a sub?”
    I ran my hands up his strong arms and said, “Mad Sub is literally neighbors with Burger Queen.”
    Jason clutched his chest. “Be still, my heart. Is this heaven?”
    I giggled and smacked his arm. “Why would it be heaven?”
    He hooked his fingers into my belt loops and pulled me into him. The scent of lavender