Stronger by Ashcroft Blue

Author:Ashcroft, Blue [Ashcroft, Blue]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-12-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

I ignore Geoff’s scowl and introduce Josh to the table, still in shock at how he looks. Dude looks like some kind of angel, some kind of heaven sent model that deigns to grace us all with his presence. The room is ten degrees hotter just because he’s here.

He’s like some gift from the universe, because he’s just what I need to stop thinking about Geoff, stop obsessing about him or Mike. My moms are going to be so happy to see him too. He’s going to UC Berkeley as well. How impressive is that? Maybe going to a UC wouldn’t be so bad after all.

I always liked that he’s a little feminine featured. With a long, thin nose, wide eyes with long lashes, and a pointed chin. But in the couple of years he’s been away, he’s filled out, with a strong, straight jaw, and high, gorgeous, aristocratic cheekbones.

He and Geoff couldn’t be more different if they tried, and yet they are sort of odd reflections of each other as they sit across from one another at the table. Logan and Brent smile and shake Josh’s hand, but Geoff just sort of folds his arms and nods, as if somehow suspicious of him.

Josh shakes his shiny blonde hair out of his eyes and grins at me, clearly more interested in me than my companions. It sends warmth down to my toes. It’s so fun to see people you haven’t seen, especially boys you had a crush on. It’s fun to be able to have a second chance at what might have been. And it’s the perfect time for the universe to remind me of what kind of boy I should really be with, before I do something stupid like falling for Geoff.

Josh takes my hand and looks into my eyes with his deep turquoise ones. People write sonnets about those kinds of eyes.

“Man, Amy,” he says, looking me over. I brace for a compliment, hoping Geoff hears it and gets a lesson in how to actually talk to a lady. “You’ve filled out,” he says, smiling down at my body before coming back up to look in my eyes.

My face drains. I can actually feel it drain of color, can feel the nervousness at the table as all the boys soak in Josh’s starting comment. I suddenly feel fat. I want to knock the root beer float off the counter and run out of here and disappear into a bush somewhere and hide until everyone leaves. I’m so mortified.

I refuse to look at Geoff.

Then Josh clears his throat. “By that, I mean you’re so beautiful. I had no idea you’d be even sexier than when I left.”

I narrow my eyes at him, but who can be mad at that angelic face? “So that’s what you meant?”

He nods, taking both of my hands in his.

Beside me, Geoff clears his throat. “That’s funny, some women would take that to mean you think they’re fa—ouch, what was that for?” He rubs his rib, while Logan beside him sends us an innocent smile.

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