If You Can't Stand the Heat by Ginna Wilkerson

Author:Ginna Wilkerson [Wilkerson, Ginna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
Published: 2017-08-31T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6: A Shot of Steam

Jane flipped her pink waves over her shoulder and smiled at Kayla.

“So where’s your other half?” she questioned. Kayla noticed that Jane’s multi-colored tank top showed the top of very nice breasts. Not something she usually focused on, but…

“Um, I don’t know. I mean—she’s taking a break outside.”

“Well, I can’t say I’m disappointed about finding you alone. I wanted to check out your chili entry. May I?”

“Of course.” And Kayla handed Jane one of the tiny bowls. “Just so you know,” she offered, “It isn’t that good really. It fact, it basically sucks. Way too hot.”

Jane bravely tried a small spoonful, then coughed a little and swallowed. Raising her eyebrows, she laughed along with Kayla.

“No shit! Are you trying to kill people?”

“I told you.” Kayla felt defensive. “Reese made it. This wasn’t the recipe I wanted to use, but…” She shrugged helplessly.

Jane put down her chili bowl, answering, “You don’t strike me as the type to give in easily. I’m thinking you generally get whatever you really want.” At that, Jane touched Kayla’s arm across the table, just for an instant.

And it was at that instant that Reese returned, taking her place next to Kayla.

She looked at Jane curiously. Kayla blushed crimson, although she kept telling herself she hadn’t done anything wrong.

“Hey, babe,” Kayla greeted Reese. “This is Jane, a chili connoisseur.”

Reese seemed to take this seriously. “Are you one of the judges?”

Jane laughed. “No, definitely not. Just someone who likes good food and competition. And I’m new in town, so I wanted to meet some of the community.”

Kayla took note—this bit of info basically confirmed that Jane was gay, and that she was out to meet new people.

Hearing that Jane wasn’t a judge, Reese changed her demeanor and basically dismissed her. Kayla, on the other hand, was more attracted than ever. Jane seemed to realize that Kayla was interested, but tied to the chili station for the moment. And watched over by her partner.

* * * *

The cook-off was scheduled to end at noon. By 11:30, Reese and Kayla both realized they had very little chance of winning the cook-off. The most popular entries seemed to be the older woman’s offering and the vegan version. Kayla said nothing, not wanting to annoy Reese. Besides, most of her brain was focused on thinking about Jane and her fascinating wavy hair.

The judges had come around at about 11:00 and tasted all the entries without expression. The results were set to be announced at 12:15. Reese, looking a bit forlorn, started packing up and storing the remaining chili. Kayla looked around to see whether Jane was still there.

She was. When Reese carried the container of leftover chili out to the car, Kayla took the opportunity to walk over to where Jane stood, reading the contents of the center bulletin board.

“Hey.”

“Hey, yourself,” said Jane, turning to face Kayla. “Glad you’re still here.” And then, “Care to show me around the center?”

Kayla gave one glance back toward their chili station—Reese was nowhere in sight.

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