Every Little Dream (Second Chances) by Ashton Kate

Author:Ashton, Kate [Ashton, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ashton Books
Published: 2013-12-09T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Katie

I lean against the window of the Inn, waiting. For Chad. He’s twenty minutes late. My feet already tap to the music, and I hope he’s ready for the night I have planned. If this doesn’t bring a little sweet innocence to his life I don’t know what will.

Traffic has thickened, the crowds passing in front of me. Everyone anxious to find a seat. The bandstand is already packed, has to be. These kinds of nights always bring in the older crowds. The sound of the guitar echoes out from the stage as the band warms up. I’ve watched the crowds when a band is playing the Oldies, they laugh and sway to the beat. I can see the memories flash before they eyes as they embrace their childhood sweethearts. These nights always pluck at my heart. I hope that someday that will be me, that someday I’ll find the kind of love that lasts.

I listen for the roar of his motorcycle or see it weaving in and out of the cars, but I can’t see or hear him arriving. It’s my turn to plan the date, and I’m going to push the romance envelope more than I would’ve dared in the past, because I know he won’t laugh at me, and because it’s time. I have a surprise waiting back in my room, and every time I think about it, I want to giggle. This girl wants another kiss.

Someone jabs me in the ribs then twirls me around. My heart shoots skyward until I recognize Chad. I can’t help but laugh. A certain kind of lightness finds me more and more when I’m with him. I only hope I do the same for him.

“Hey, you’re late.” And I jab him back.

He pouts and flashes me fake puppy dog eyes. “Forgive me?”

His dark eyes draw me in, the look accomplishing more than just forgiveness. A feeling surges inside. I want to hold his hand, run my fingers through his hair, gently kiss him. Of course, I don’t want to be that transparent, so I start walking, my nose in the air. “Well, better not happen again.”

“Or what?” He easily catches up to me in a couple strides.

“Or, or, you’ll be in big trouble.” Then I smile to let him know I’m not really mad.

He leans close and whispers, “You can punish me anytime.”

A thrill goes through my chest. He says things like that, infers he wants to be with me, but then he holds back. Is it me? Am I too much of the good girl? Or maybe he senses I’m lying and have thousands of dollars back in my room, which I absolutely hate and will give back as soon as I figure out exactly how to walk into a lawyer’s office with that much cash.

I brush it off. “Come on. We don’t want to miss it.”

“The band?”

“Yup. The good seats are probably already taken.” It’s a small enough stadium shell that all the seats are just fine. I slip my hand into his.

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