Page 31 of Reckless Kisses
I really wanted to know if Amy did too.
It took all of my self-restraint not to say anything back, because I was going to flirt.I was sure of it.So instead, I motioned her toward the entrance.
I reached for her back but quickly dropped my hand.I wasn’t touching her bare skin again tonight, or who knew what might happen.
As we got into the Rover, Amy sighed.“Thanks for being there for me tonight.”
“Always, Amy.I mean it.Even if we haven’t talked in a year and you need me, you can just call me.”
“Planning on ghosting me again?”she teased.
“No, never again.By the way, we didn’t get to talk about the sponsorships you’re looking for.Is it just for donations, or are you still searching for internship spots as well?”
She paused, likely forming her thoughts, then said, “The main goal right now is to arrange internships for them so they can get a taste of what the real world is like.And also to invite speakers to share a bit about their careers.By the way, would you be interested in bragging to some kids?”
I laughed.“Bragging about what?”
“Yourself.You know, what you do.You and your brothers have set up multiple companies.Clearly, you know what you’re doing.”
I nodded.“I’d be happy to talk to the kids at your school.”
“Great.”She was smiling from ear to ear.
“Just tell me when, and I’ll make it work.”
“Of course.I’ll set something up and let you know.This will be amazing.They’ll love you.”
There was a lot of warmth in her voice when she spoke of her students.It took me by complete surprise.This was clearly not just a job to her.On some level, I always knew that, but I found it endearing that she was still passionate about teaching after doing it for a few years.
We arrived at her house a short while later.We both got out, and I whistled.
“That’s a nice place you’ve got.”
She rolled her eyes.“You don’t have to butter me up.I’ve seen where you live now.You cannot possibly think this is nice.”
“Yeah, it is.I haven’t always lived in a mansion, you know?”
“You had a fancy bachelor pad before,” she said as she took out her keys.“Come on in.I’ll give you a tour.I promise it won’t take long.It’s not very big.I can’t believe you haven’t been to my house.”
When she opened the door, I started to laugh.
She looked over her shoulder.“Something funny?”
I shook my head.“No.This place just fits you perfectly.”
“You can tell that by one glance?”
“Some things don’t change.Look at all these shelves.Even in that cramped dorm room, you managed to put up shelves everywhere.”
She chuckled.“True.And I ended up bringing them to every single one of my rentals until they broke.That’s why I got new ones.”
“I definitely recognize that ottoman.”
She smiled sheepishly.“Yeah.It doesn’t fit with this new couch, but I love it too much.It’s the perfect height for putting up my feet.My bedroom is through there.”She pointed to the door.“And the bathroom is there.”There was a small door hidden near a shelf.
“So, no en suite.”
“It’s just me.And the whole place is so small that everything feels like an en suite.”She turned to face me.“Do you want some sweet tea?”
