Finding Love in Florence by Shanna Delaney

Author:Shanna Delaney
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean romance, nice guy, vacation romance, sweet, cute, wholesome, Italy
Publisher: One Thousand Fables
Published: 2019-03-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Edo wasn't sure what had changed. He and Samantha had been skirting around flirting all day, and he’d even found himself actually wanting to be near her; but he'd been caught totally off guard when she'd grabbed his hand.

He hadn't minded, though.

That, in and of itself, was strange enough. But even more strange? He wished he had done it first.

He’d had a handful of girlfriends—a single handful, only five—during his six years in the states, but with all of them it had been a long, slow process of getting used to each other before he’d wanted to hold hands, hug, or anything else. He’d never had any relationship move this quickly.

But Samantha, too; what had changed for her? She'd been distant, withdrawn, right before she'd split to go off around the pond. But by the time she got back around, it was like she was a totally new person—her eyes were so focused and determined, and yet so teasing at the same time.

Whoever this new Samantha was, Edo was definitely interested in getting to know her better.

He looked over at her as they trekked back up the hill towards where the gravel path cut over to the Pitti Palace and the exit. She was puffing a little, and her face was going red. It was kind of adorable.

Just that morning he'd reminded himself that she was a tourist, and not only that, she was too young for him. But now? He reached out and took her hand, grinning at the electric current that ran between them as he pulled her forward up the hill. It had been a long time since he'd let himself get distracted by anyone. She wouldn't be here that long anyway, so really, what was the risk? They could have a little fun, and she could go back to the states with a story of a romantic Italian vacation—that was probably all she wanted anyway.

Her hand tightened in his, pulling him to a stop. “Wait,” she gasped, dropping forward to put her hands on her knees. “I can't—too fast—”

Without even thinking about it, Edo passed her hand to his left one and stepped closer to her, reaching to rub her back but realizing too late she was wearing that blasted red backpack, as always. He rubbed her shoulder instead. “Sorry I went too fast; I got carried away.”

She straightened, looking at him with a glint in her eyes that made him wonder if she knew just how carried away his thoughts had been getting. “It's okay. You'll just have to take it a little slower with me.”

Even if she didn't intend a double meaning there, it was a good warning. Besides, she looked a little ill beneath the redness of her face. He looked again, more closely. “How much water have you had today?”

She looked embarrassed. “I forgot my bottle.”

Edo had been carrying a water bottle with him all day and stealing sips periodically; how had he not noticed she hadn’t been doing the same? Unfortunately, he’d finished his off almost an hour earlier.

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