Double Act by Foster Bridget Cassidy

Author:Foster Bridget Cassidy [Cassidy, Foster Bridget]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
Published: 2018-01-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

As predicted, Emerson’s mother had been furious. Even his dad was mad—which was saying something because he was calm as a still pond. It’s taken most of Emerson’s lunch break to convince them he hadn’t snubbed them intentionally, it had all happened so fast. The rest was spent dishing all he knew to his coworkers. They pried a lot more than Ms. Bell and asked much naughtier questions than if they’d kissed. Emerson revealed some of what transpired, but he didn’t divulge it all.

At home, once Ninotchka was fed, Emerson began to get dinner started. He’d stopped at the grocer on the corner and picked up vegetables, ground beef, and three types of cheese. He had a lasagna recipe that always turned out delicious. He hoped Sean would enjoy it, too.

Unable to talk, they’d texted a few times throughout the day. Sean was working on his songs this morning, and promised he could make dinner. Just a little after six, the door buzzed and Emerson pressed the button to allow Sean in.

When Sean knocked on the door, Ninotchka rushed forward, barking and jumping. When Emerson opened it, Sean stood there, holding a bottle of wine. He stepped forward, past the obnoxious, tiny dog, and into Emerson’s arms.

Their kiss was slow, but oh so sweet. Sean’s lips moved against Emerson’s in a rhythmic way that had Emerson’s thoughts far from eating.

“I missed you,” Sean said when they separated. He walked farther into the room, heading toward the kitchen.

“I missed you, too. Turns out my boss is a huge fan of yours. She has a picture with you from your last concert here.”

Sean set the wine on the counter. “Huh? That’s funny. I guess we’ll have to give her free tickets to the next show. Keep in her good graces.”

“You can do that?”

With a laugh, Sean nodded. “Sure. I don’t know the exact date—that’s Macie’s job—but it’s toward the end of the tour.”

Emerson took Sean by the hand and led him to the table. “Speaking of this tour. You mentioned it on America Today. How long will it last?”

Sean sat down. “Three weeks.”

“Three weeks where I won’t get to see you.”

“Unless you want to come along.”

Emerson glared. “First of all, don’t joke about that. Second of all, don’t be serious about that.”

Sean laughed. “Why? You could take a three-week vacation, right?”

“Sean,” Emerson said, warningly. “Don’t even start tempting me. No, I couldn’t take a three-week vacation. And I don’t want you convincing me I could.”

“Okay, okay. Then, yes, three weeks we won’t be together. Does it bother you?”

“No, not really. I mean, I’ll miss you, of course, but it’s part of your job.”

“You’re not scared I’d shack up with someone while out of your sight?”

“Should I be?”

Sean shrugged. “I’m curious what you think.”

“No, I don’t think you’d run off and screw around with someone. If you were that type of guy, you wouldn’t be wining and dining with me, you’d be out looking for an easy lay.”

Sean smiled then, a real, beautiful smile.

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