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“Five.”
“That’s a couple.”
“More like a few.”
“Few is good.” He reached for the TV remote sitting next to the cup on the bed tray. “Let’s see what’s on TV.”
“Remember what the doctor said? No electronics for a few more days due to your head injury. That includes watching TV.”
“I’m not watching.” He used the remote to change the channel. “You are.”
“What will you do?”
“Watch you.”
“Very funny.” Except…hewaslooking at her.
“Look what’s on.”
The opening credits forFinding Bigfootfilled the television hanging on the far wall.
“No way.” She laughed. “This is one of my favorite shows. How did you know it was on?”
“I had a feeling you might watch this series. I asked a nurse to find out what time it aired.”
Jenny’s heart bumped. Dare was injured and hurting, as was his team, yet he was thinking about her. So sweet. “Thanks. Keep this up, and I’ll be crushing on you big time.”
“You aren’t already?” He feigned being sad with an exaggerated frown.
“Well, maybe a little.”
“I’m going to have to turn thelittleintoa lot.”
Electricity crackled between them. Tension built.
If Jenny wasn’t careful, having a crush on Dare would be the least of her worries. She angled the chair so it was closer to the bed and gave her a better view of the television.
“You can’t see the TV as well from the chair.” Dare patted the space to the right of him. “There’s enough room here.”
No, there wasn’t. She stiffened. Space, that was. They’d be crammed, an entire side of their bodies touching.
Anticipation surged. Okay, the thought held acertainappeal.
Stop.Bad idea. “I don’t want to hurt you.”
“You won’t.” He sounded confident. “You’ll be more comfortable, and so will I. You can keep me warm.”
She gave him a look. “I can get you another blanket if you’re cold.”
“I don’t want a blanket.” His eyes darkened. “I want you.”
Jenny’s pulse sprinted. Her mouth went dry. She adjusted the bottom of her T-shirt to give her time to control her excitement.
She held in a grin. “Is this how you watch TV with your friends?”
“No, but we flew past the just-friends stage a few weeks into my deployment.” He patted the mattress again. “Get up here.”
Dare went after what he wanted. Which, right now, seemed to be her. She was okay with that.
