Moonstruck Marine by Kirsten Osbourne

Author:Kirsten Osbourne [Osbourne, Kirsten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
Published: 2019-08-10T05:00:00+00:00

Six

Jake spent the day at home with his parents. People trickled in and out to see him—all of his cousins, old friends, and some people who just came to thank him for his service. He was always a little embarrassed when people did that but more pleased than anything else.

He started getting ready for his date around five, showering and shaving the areas around the new beard, which was coming in faster than expected. He always had a heavy five o’ clock shadow by about two in the afternoon, so he’d been hopeful it would be grown in enough he wouldn’t have to shave it off when it came time for the wedding.

Instead of driving, he walked to Melinda’s place to get her for their date. He knew her preferences, and he didn’t mind walking. She was ready and waiting for him, though she looked a little nervous.

“Any news on the engagement ring?” she asked.

He laughed softly. “None yet. I’m sure the whole town will hear about it when he proposes, though. They’re both crazy.”

“They are.” She shook her head, stepping out and closing the door behind her. “You didn’t bring your truck?”

He shook his head. “Nah. You like to walk. I like to walk. Let’s walk together.”

“Works for me. Is there live music tonight? Do you know?”

“I have no idea what we’re walking into at the pub, but I know we’ll have fun regardless.” He was hopeful for live music, but with Ivy gone, he wasn’t sure if they’d been able to fill in her scheduled spots.

Melinda smiled. “You know? I think we will have fun. I wonder how many times you’re going to be called Bobling.”

“None. I have a secret weapon!”

“You do?”

He nodded. “I ordered a whole pack of ‘Hello, my name is . . .’ stickers from Amazon. I have one all filled out in my pocket, and as soon as we walk into the pub, I’m putting it on.”

“I think that’s a great idea. Where are your nerd glasses and pocket protector? Do you have a graphing calculator in your pocket?” Melinda looked at him innocently as she waited for a response.

“Whatever. At least people won’t call me Bobling. I’m not letting you shame me into not wearing it. I refuse to be called Bobling one more time!”

She laughed softly. “And you think a nametag is going to stop people from calling you that? Good luck.”

Jake frowned at her. “You could be a little more supportive, you know.”

“I know. But I also know it’s not going to work.”

“I have to do something, and this is what I thought of.”

“Well, good luck, then.”

“Are you going to be embarrassed to be seen with me with a sticker with my name written on it?”

She shook her head. “If you won’t be embarrassed, then I won’t either.” She couldn’t wait to see what all happened, though.

The five-minute walk passed quickly, and he held the door of the pub for her, letting her precede him into the place. They were quickly seated, and he looked at the menu, seeing that it had changed a lot in the time he’d been gone.

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