The Perfect Boy by Hailey Abbott

Author:Hailey Abbott [Abbott, Hailey]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2011-02-19T19:54:57.939000+00:00

Hailey Abbott

Heidi was giggling from the front of the blue kayak she was sharing with Kevin, and Ciara took that as a good sign. She threw Kevin a covert wink as they glided away from the dock side by side, their paddles making comforting splashing sounds as they dipped into the water and rose dripping from its sparkling surface. The ocean that afternoon was a brilliant blue, and the sun was warm on her back. Seagulls circled high above them, keening into the clean ocean air, and the repetitive rowing motion propelling the boat forward made Ciara feel strong and sure. But the most magnificent thing about the day was the gleaming muscles of AJ’s biceps and shoulders peeking out from under his life vest. They were so beautiful that she completely forgot all the witty conversation she’d rehearsed in her head.

“Hey, I think I see some sea otters out that way,”

Kevin said, turning his boat to the left.

“Oh, really?” Heidi sounded excited. “I’d love to see some up close. Like, not in an aquarium or whatever.”

“Let’s go. See you guys!” Kevin called over his shoulder, paddling away from them.

“I think there’s a cool little cove over this way,” Ciara told AJ, heading in the opposite direction. “It’s got a sand strip where we can get out and tan for a while if you’re into that.”

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