That One Summer (The Summer Series) by Duggan C.J

Author:Duggan, C.J [Duggan, C.J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-12-13T23:00:00+00:00

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I jogged up the path, feeling all the expected excitement of not wanting to get left behind as I rushed to change into my swimmers. The last thing I hoped to see was Chris coming down the track in the opposite direction, dressed in nothing but his black footy shorts with a towel slung over his shoulder.

God, he looked good.

I snapped my thoughts from such perviness. Besides, I was still mad at him from last night, wasn’t I? Oh no, was I starting to turn into an Amy clone? Holding a grudge and being dramatic? I really didn’t want to be like that; besides, what was his crime, not finding me irresistible?

No, I didn’t want to be that girl. So, in the true spirit of positive, positive, positive, I met Chris’s guarded eyes with a bright smile.

“Going for a tub?” I called, making my way toward him.

Don’t look at his shoulders; don’t linger on his pecs; eyes up front and centre!

He held up a cake of soap with a smirk.

“I hope that is environmentally friendly?”

His face seemed to relax a little; the guard came down. “Absolutely,” he said with a grin. “The fish are going to smell like roses.”

He had the most beautiful smile. How had I missed it before? Maybe because it was so rare, but when he smiled in front of me it was utterly transforming; Chris was like the sun appearing from behind the clouds.

I wanted to get to know him, the real him. I didn’t want to dismiss him in petty anger because he didn’t make a move last night; I wanted to find out what pushed his buttons, what made him tick. I had seriously contemplated getting a lift with Adam and Ellie or Stan and Belinda rather than spend another day with Chris in the van, but I never entertained the thought for long. I had grown quite fond of the van.

Of Chris.

“So, has Ringer mentioned anything to you?”

My eyes blinked at his question. Oh God, that’s right, last night’s gift from Ringer.

“Oh, um, no, actually. I was kind of expecting the worst. You?”

Chris shook his head. “Not yet. Give it time, he’ll strike when we least expect it.”

“It’s like Murder in the Dark all over again.”

“So what’s our plan of attack today, then?” Chris asked, toeing a circle in the dirt.

“As in?”

“Operation Summer Fling?” He looked at me, a glint of amusement twinkling in his eyes.

My heart skipped a beat. Was he serious? After the way last night had ended I had thought maybe it was just a joke, but did he still want to go through with it?

“You mean, plant more seeds?” I asked, afraid to hope.

He shrugged, squinting up at the sky. “Keep ’em guessing, I reckon.”

My stomach twisted in excitement. “Okay, I’m really not an expert at this or anything.”

“Would you like me to lead the way?” Chris asked, sporting a cheeky grin.

I blushed. “You might have to; you seem to be naturally more devious than I am.”

His brows rose in surprise.

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