Save Me by L J Baker

Author:L J Baker
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L J Baker
Published: 2013-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

~Chapter Twelve~

Dan walked at a slow, leisurely pace, so I didn't have to jog to keep up. Janet and Will oddly enough slowed down as well, keeping pace with Dan and I. Will tried to insert himself between Dan and me as we walked, but Dan managed to block him each time. Janet was also not happy about the new arrangement, but I couldn't quite figure out why. She was the one who invited Dan back with us. Of course, no one felt the need to ask me if I minded. I mean it was only my house! Not that I would have said no. Dan seemed like a nice enough guy and Janet knew and trusted him. Janet certainly had her flaws, but I don't think she would hang around with a guy for a couple of months who would hurt her friends. Not that I was one of her friends, but I could tell she wanted Will to be safe. Dan had compared his relationship with Janet to being sisterly, so unless I was missing something, they weren't involved. Janet's issue with Dan being nice to me was a mystery. I thought about asking her what her problem was but I knew she would find a way to make me look immature or petty, regardless of what I said.

"So, Andi, How did you meet up with these two?" Dan purposely bumped my arm, getting my attention.

Clearly Dan didn't care about Janet's no 'chit chat' rule. Funny how she didn't make any sarcastic remarks about Dan talking. I explained how Will saved me from the group of flesh eaters back at the old animal clinic, not one of my finer moments, and how we met up with Janet.

"So then this is your home we are going to?"

Janet shot Will a funny look, like he had never mentioned that little piece of information.

"Yea, where I grew up."

Dan had a way of looking right at me as we spoke, like what I had to say was the most interesting thing he ever heard, making me feel a little self conscious. Janet sped up a few paces, tired of the chatting. Will followed along like her personal puppy dog.

"How old are you sweetheart?" he asked, an almost purring sound with an Irish accent that sent a shiver down my spine.

I was about to answer but thought about it for a moment. It was hard to keep track of the days. Back at the house, I had Dad's watch with the date on it, but normally I had no idea what the date was at any given time.

"You're not sure?"Dan chuckled.

"No, actually. Do you know the date?"

"I do. It's June first," he said, pulling up his sleeve and tapping a watch.

"Well, then I'm eighteen. I'll be nineteen in two days."

I knew my birthday was close but I didn't realize it was even June already. The weather was still cool, especially at night, so I figured it was still a few weeks away.

"Well then, happy birthday in advance.

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