Page 68 of Fly's Path

Sheri

Do you enjoy working out? And why does she have to be at his side? I mean, what if she wants to be in front of him, leaning up for a kiss? Are you really taking notes?

Fly

I enjoy running. The rest of it, I like the results, so I tolerate the activity. Good point. Princesses should now always be in front. Of course, I am. How else am I going to figure out where to take you on our first date?

Sheri

Wow. Same…though I don’t really tolerate working out. I excel at hiding from it. And you should know it doesn’t have to be that hard a decision. I’m easy.

Fly

Oh, really?

Sheri

Don’t be pervy. And I’m serious. We could sit and watch a movie on your huge television or tell scary stories by the fireplace. I don’t need a fancy date.

Fly

Can I be a little pervy only when it comes to you? Scary stories?

Sheri

Beast…What? Doesn’t everyone love scary stories?

Fly

??No, some of us don’t enjoy scary stories. Who told you your first one? Was it your dad?

Sheri

??Oh, really? No, it was my brother.

Why am I imagining her smiling with a slight blush on her cheeks?

Fly

Not in the least, because most scary stories have a small basis in truth. Knowing that freaks me out a little. Was your brother good at telling them?

Sheri

They don’t all have to. You just need to believe it’s possible that they’re real. My brother was the best. He’d tell stories that would give me nightmares for weeks.

Fly

And how is that the best?

Sheri

Because it got me dreaming about other things. I think that’s what started me off as a writer.

Fly

You should have written thrillers.

Sheri