Touch Screen: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar

Author:L.B. Dunbar [Dunbar, L.B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L.B. Dunbar Writes, Ltd.
Published: 2015-02-28T07:00:00+00:00

Britton and Gee met me at the harbor in town. It was easier, although I would have preferred to pick her up, but then we would have had the long drive back to Elk Rapids.

“What a beautiful day,” she said, looking up at the clear blue sky.

“Hi, Gavin,” Gee said, bouncing down the dock. I noticed he had on a small life jacket that looked like a miniature jet-ski vest. I hadn’t thought about it, but Gee would have had to wear one in the boat. There were life jackets under the seats for older teens and adults, but I never thought about the fact that those wouldn’t fit a child. Gee would fall right out of one and drown. I felt my pulse increase for a moment. It was a horrible thought, and I needed extra air for a few seconds.

“Glad to see you have a life vest. I don’t even know if this boat has child size ones.” I looked at Britton apologetically.

“We got it yesterday,” Gee bragged. “I’ve never had my own before.” He smoothed his little hand over the black straps and clasps, proud of his appearance. I had to smile. Kids could be happy over the damnedest things.

I reached up to the dock, picking Gee up under his arms and setting him in the boat. It rocked a little and caused Gee to stumble. I grabbed him by the vest.

“Separate your feet more for balance,” I suggested. “You’ve got sea legs.”

“Does that mean I’ll be a lobster?” Gee giggled, and I shook my head to hold my laughter.

I turned to hold up a hand for Britton and she handed me two bags. I had no idea how she could have so much stuff for two small people, but after my experience with Zoe I should have remembered that women never travelled lightly.

“Snacks,” she said as if answering my question. “Towels, change of clothes.”

I nodded, placing the bags on a seat, and reached for her hand again. I felt that burning sensation the moment she placed her small hand in mine. The one that shot up my arm as if we were connected and I could not let her go. I held onto her after she was in the boat until Gee’s voice broke the connection.

“Are we going or what?” he asked gleefully.

“We’re going, captain,” I pronounced, and moved to the driver’s seat.

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