Satin Sheets and Strawberries by Evanick Marcia

Author:Evanick, Marcia [Evanick, Marcia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-03-24T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Logan made the final adjustment on the carburetor of Kelli’s lawn tractor. He smiled in satisfaction. The ancient, rusty pile of bolts was purring like a kitten once again. Two days earlier Logan had thought Snippy had seen its last days. But Kelli had looked so crushed and anxious that Logan had promised to do what he could. Twenty hours and a small fortune later, Snippy was roaring to go.

With great care Logan closed the once shiny green hood and wiped his greasy hands on a rag. Test-run time. Time to put the smile back on Kelli’s face.

For the past four days they had been circling each other, acting friendly and polite but not really talking. When he had opened his eyes Tuesday morning, Logan saw Josh standing next to his bed with a tall drink in his hand.

"Which direction to the elephant graveyard?" Logan asked, gripping his throbbing head. Josh hid his smile and handed Logan the drink. "Drink this and I’ll promise within half an hour you will be back to normal."

"I’m not sure but I think you’re responsible for the chain saw in my head."

"Afraid so."

Logan pulled himself up to sit on the edge of the bed. "Then why in the hell would I drink anything you hand me?"

"Because if you don’t, my best friend will never speak to me again."

"Kelli?"

"Yeah, the little tyrant who is in the kitchen this very minute still ranting about doing unspeakable things to some of my favorite body parts."

A visible shudder shook Josh’s frame. Logan would have smiled, if his lips didn’t hurt so badly. He eyed the drink with a great deal of speculation. He couldn’t possibly feel worse. Logan raised the glass and downed it. "You realize that I owe you one?"

Josh smiled with understanding as he took the empty glass. "Paybacks, huh?"

Logan closed his eyes as his stomach rumbled against the concoction he had just swallowed. "When you’re least expecting it, I’ll be there. From the way I’m feeling, it won’t be a pretty sight."

Josh headed for the door with a full-blown grin plastered on his face. "I don’t have to worry. Kelli would never allow you to do something totally degrading to me."

"What does Kelli have to do with it?"

Josh winked knowingly. "Her opinion matters too much to you."

Logan raised an eyebrow.

"You’re in love with her," Josh explained. Logan had watched Josh stroll from his room and groaned. What had he said to make Josh think that?

As Logan climbed on the mower now, he was positive he’d never told Josh he was in love with Kelli. He still hadn’t figured out what his feelings for Kelli were. He respected and applauded her courage. He understood her desire for a family and sympathized with her feeling to be needed. The work she did for the drama club was admirable, and the time and energy she put into Fairyland was amazing. She had the body of a goddess, a face as fresh as the morning sun, and the most kissable lips he’d ever tasted.

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