Melt With Me: A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel by Melissa Brown & Lady Boss Press

Author:Melissa Brown & Lady Boss Press [Brown, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781648180286
Publisher: Lady Boss Press, Inc.
Published: 2020-06-21T23:00:00+00:00

“They loved you,” Maren said as we walked to my car. The air was bitter cold. I pulled my overcoat together at the neck, attempting to block myself from the wind. Guiding my tipsy girlfriend down the sidewalk, I could see her face turning pink from the unseasonably cold weather we were having in Seattle.

“It’s too cold, Maren; go back inside.”

“Don’t be silly. I’m fiiiiiine.” She hiccuped again, her words slightly slurred.

We reached my car, and I climbed in to start it. “Hop in, we can say good night properly.”

“Dirty bird,” she teased but climbed into the passenger seat. Her teal puffer coat helped her fill the seat. She plopped her arms in front of her, looking terribly uncomfortable.

“You’re all puffed up,” I joked, pressing down on her arms.

“I’m not messing around, man. This thing keeps me toasty warm. Once the heat kicks in, I’ll probably start panting like a retriever.” She giggled and then started panting like a dog, which then made her laugh some more. After a moment, she stopped, looked serious, and asked, “Okay, wait. You sure you’re okay to drive?”

“I only had one glass of wine.”

She hiccuped.

“You, on the other hand…”

“Moscato is my new BFF.” She enunciated each letter, dragging them out slowly.

“I noticed,” I said with a chuckle as I smoothed her bangs from her eyes. “How many did you have?”

“Glasses or bottles?” She giggled again. She relaxed into the seat and slumped over just a bit.

“Your nose is so cute right now. It’s all pink from the cold.”

“Your whole face is cute right now,” With one finger she tapped my nose, my chin, and each cheek.

“Boop, boop, boop, boop,” she narrated before cracking up and leaning back in the seat. “Peter.”

“Yeah?”

“Your dashboard is spinning.”

“Oh man, time to get you back inside.”

“No, don’t be ridiculous.” She sat up straight, attempting to sound sober. “I’m fiiiiine. I can hold my liquor better than any of those wimpy girls in there.”

“Your sisters?”

“Yep. Them.” She paused. “Do you like them? Please say you like them. It would kill me if you didn’t.”

“I love them.”

“Even Milly?”

“Especially Milly. I love how protective she is; it’s very sweet.”

I knew it was wrong, but I decided to take advantage of Maren’s tipsiness. “So, did you tell her about Cara?”

“Huh?” Maren asked before hanging her head and covering her mouth with her scarf. Both of her cheeks turned fire-engine red. “I can’t tell you.”

I laughed. “That’s a yes. I had a feeling.”

She pulled the scarf away from her mouth. “Don’t hate me.”

I leaned in and pulled the scarf away from her face. “I could never hate you, Maren.”

“Never?” She raised both eyebrows.

“Never.”

“I love you.”

“I know.” I chuckled. “And I doubt you’ll remember any of this tomorrow.”

“Oh I will, Petey.” She hiccuped and giggled.

“My mom calls me Petey.”

“So?”

“So…never mind.” I shook my head. “Let’s get you back inside. You need some coffee…or a gallon of water. I want you to be able to enjoy Christmas Day with your family.”

I hopped out of the car and walked to the other side, opening her door and gently pulling her out of the seat.

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