Gifted, A Donovan Circus Novel by Liz Long

Author:Liz Long [Long, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Liz Long
Published: 2012-04-18T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Later that afternoon, I walked around the grounds. I tried to offer my help, but everywhere I looked, people gave me dirty looks. I went back to my camper to change, grateful I could hide for a little while with a good excuse. I hadn’t been inside for more than five minutes when a knock on the door made me freeze.

I opened the door and found Keegan, to my happy surprise. I gave him a big smile.

“Hi. What are you doing here?”

“Looking for you. I hoped you were around, kinda figured what with everything going on you might want to hang out away from everyone.”

I nodded. “Absolutely. I’m very glad to see you.”

“Me too. Want some company then?”

“Sure, but is this not typically when you need to get ready for the show?”

“We’ve kinda got our routine down pat. Nikolas and I usually spend this time playing video games.” He pulled out a small bouquet of wildflowers that nearly knocked my socks off with giddiness. “I’d rather spend it with you right now, if that’s okay.”

I nodded, pleased right down to my toes. “Come in, by all means. Not that there’s much entertainment. Definitely no video games unfortunately. Delia would kill me.”

He laughed as he stepped inside. “Probably, but that’s when you can hide out at our place for some Halo alien slayage. I’d offer you to come over, but Nik’s there now and it’s a mess.”

“I’d rather hang out with just you for a while. If you don’t mind.” I wouldn’t forget Gabriel’s smug warning about Nikolas anytime soon.

“Not at all. I’d prefer it myself, honestly.”

I filled a tall plastic cup with water and set his flowers in it. We stood in my camper, unsure of what to do next. He looked around and caught me as I hid a yawn behind my hand.

“Sorry, it’s really not you,” I apologized. “I’m not used to the hours yet. I’ll get there soon enough.”

Keegan smiled, then walked over and sat on my bed. “C’mon. Let’s talk. Maybe take a nap.”

I walked over to sit down and we both lay back on the bed. He put his arm around me as I put my head on his chest. He brushed the hair out of my eyes.

“This okay?” he asked me.

“Definitely.” I got more comfortable and found my ear right by his heartbeat.

“I could use a nap.”

“We have to be up ready to work in a couple hours.”

“I know. But we could nap for an hour and then get ready for the evening show.”

“I don’t know if I’ll fall asleep, but I’ll lay here for a while,” I said.

“Nikolas mentioned he wanted to train with you more. He wants to learn how you split your flames and make them dance.” I wondered if Keegan was fishing for something.

“Oh yeah? He’s already very good. I don’t know if he needs me.”

“Not as good as you. He was the best one here, but then you came along. He’s not used to being challenged.”

“I hope he’s not pissed about it.

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