Serenity by Jesse J. Thoma

Author:Jesse J. Thoma [Thoma, Jesse J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781635557145
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2020-06-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

On the walk back to the library, Frankie split off to head home. As Kit and Thea walked the rest of the way to the library, Kit slipped her hand in Thea’s.

“I’m sorry I dragged you out of work to meet with drug dealers. In hindsight, I probably should have prepped you a little or given you a chance to wrap your head around the idea.” Kit pulled their joined hands to her lips and kissed the back of Thea’s hand. She quickly dropped their hands back down when she seemed to realize what she’d done.

Thea smiled and squeezed her hand. “When you just lay it all out there like that, it sounds insane. But you were doing something to help the library and me. I could see in your expression that it wasn’t easy for you either. It wasn’t a perfect situation, but I really appreciate what you did. Thank you.”

“I’d do it again for you. And again, and again if you need it.”

“And that is just one of many reasons you’re so wonderful.” Thea really enjoyed the embarrassed stammering that followed her statement.

The day hadn’t been easy, but she knew it wasn’t easy for Kit either. The fact that Kit hadn’t hesitated to dive back into a world that she was trying to put behind her was quite a gesture.

“I still don’t understand how we just trust that they will keep their word, but you and Frankie know more about this than I do.” Thea stopped to pick up a stray paper and toss it in the trash.

“We don’t have to trust,” Kit said. “At least not fully. If we see more drug deals, we know they’re full of crap. Then we call in the big guns.”

“Tell me more about these big guns.” Thea ran her free hand suggestively up Kit’s arm. She was happy to flirt a little after the stress of the last few hours.

Kit didn’t look sure if they were still talking about drug deals and the library.

“If we’re talking about the library, I have no clue, so hopefully Parrot Master keeps his word. If you happened to mean anything else, you’re welcome to explore anytime.”

Kit moved in front of Thea and walked backward, facing her. Thea reached out and took Kit’s other hand. She didn’t think she’d ever get enough of the jolt she felt tingle up her arm when she took Kit’s hand. She had no idea if it felt that way to everyone when they held hands with someone they cared about. She knew it never felt like that on the rare occasions she and Sylvia had held hands. She never wanted to stop holding Kit’s hand.

“Oh, there are many things I intend to explore.” Thea tried to pull Kit closer, but she stayed an arm’s length away, teasing her. “But tonight, would you be willing to hold my hand and walk me home?”

Thea wanted more time with Kit. Just the two of them, no entourage of dotty drug dealers.

They stopped by the library quickly so Thea could grab her things.

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