Blurred Lines by KD Williamson by KD Williamson

Author:KD Williamson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: Ylva Verlag e Kfr.
Published: 2015-03-16T15:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

Nora sniffed at the contents of her coffee cup. The scent was bold, rich, and pungent, just as Columbian coffee should be. She took a sip, but didn’t enjoy it like she usually did. Her life, hued in monochrome and unwavering routine, was something she used to find comfort in. Now, she longed for a splash of color. She took another sip and admitted to herself that Kelli brought the color with her. When Kelli visited, the walls that surrounded Nora burst with life. Without Kelli, Nora’s home was quiet. So very quiet.

Nora no longer cared for the silence.

The air burned between her and Kelli, but there was so much more—acceptance, warmth, humor, and an easiness that grew with each encounter. All of these things were new constructs and frightening unknowns, but it would be a lie to say she wasn’t drawn to them anyway, even though part of her continued to recoil from the emotional messiness that came with that level of human connection. Somehow, the previous day’s visit turned to drinks, drinks became lunch, and lunch led into a light dinner. Just ten hours ago, her day was more full and enjoyable than it had ever been before. When Kelli first arrived, they hesitated briefly at the awkwardness that was still present between them. The feeling dissipated quickly and left behind a familiarity that shouldn’t have been possible.

Kelli made her laugh, and Nora was equal parts shocked and titillated by Kelli’s ability to do so. She was learning that Kelli was very adept at provoking both feelings within her. Nora’s stomach tightened just thinking about it. Nora was sure that the attraction she felt would dwindle in time, but the other things Kelli offered—friendship, laughter and understanding—were things Nora wanted to hang onto. Nora glanced at her phone and wondered if she should continue moving at a snail’s pace. Or was it more prudent to let Kelli know her presence, and all she brought with it, was welcome?

Nora made her decision quickly.

* * *

Kelli’s cell phone rang loudly. She groaned, turned over, and threw the covers over her head. She’d finally fallen asleep a couple hours ago and was ready to kill whoever was calling for waking her up. The phone stopped and started ringing again. Kelli grunted and kicked the comforter away. For a second or two, she stared bleary eyed at the ceiling before reaching blindly for her cell phone.

“’Lo?”

“I woke you.”

Every single nerve in Kelli’s body jumped to attention all at once. Except, of course, the one leading to her voice box. Kelli sat up in the bed and knocked her pillow to the floor as she fumbled to make her mouth work. “Uh.”

“I can call back later.”

“No! No, it’s fine. I was up…kinda.”

“Liar.” Nora called her bluff.

Kelli blinked. Nora sounded almost playful. “Who is…this?”

Nora sighed. “You’re being facetious.”

“I am a little, but not really. I can’t be on all the time. You’re calling me. This…is just unexpected. I guess pod people really do exist.

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