Hawk: The Boys of Summer #4 by Heidi McLaughlin

Author:Heidi McLaughlin
Language: eng
Format: epub

Nineteen

Hawk

Cooking has always been my thing. When any of the guys have get togethers, the girlfriends and wives usually gather in the kitchen while the men hang out by the grill, and for whatever reason I always find myself with a set of tongs in my hand, making sure the meat is grilled to everyone’s liking. But this dinner with Bellamy and Chase is different. It feels special and somehow more important that these steaks are cooked perfectly. Sort of how this night is going so far, effortlessly, in my opinion.

When Bellamy texted and said I could come over early, I took advantage of the offer, mostly because I wanted to spend time with her in her own setting, to see if my desire to get to know her is real or if I was caught up with the idea of meeting someone new. One look at her tonight, walking out of her kitchen, and I knew. She’s someone I want to spend as much time with as possible.

Even though the outside temperature isn’t ideal for grilling, Bellamy left the sliding glass door open and I want to think it’s because she’s trying to include me in what’s going on inside the dining room. Chase is laughing and each time he does, Bellamy lights up like it’s the best sound in the world. My mother has always said there’s no greater joy in the world than your own children, and while I can’t agree because I don’t have any, I can see the happiness that Chase brings his mother.

He walks over to the door and smiles at me. “Mom wants to know if you need anything.” I glance at the small window where I can see his mother’s shadow and wonder why she didn’t come ask me herself and chuckle. Bellamy’s trying to play hard to get and it’s cute. Not that I’m trying to get her into bed or anything, but I do want to get to know her a lot better. Her son too. As I open my mouth to tell Chase what I want, his mother appears behind him and dammit if my heart doesn’t skip a beat or two when she smiles at me.

“I took the potatoes out. I normally slice ours open, throw a chunk of butter in there and wrap them back up for a minute.”

“A chunk?”

She shrugs. “I might overdo it a little bit on the butter.”

“It sounds perfect.”

Bellamy and I maintain eye contact, at least until I wink at her, which causes her to blush. Who knew flirting could be so fun? Chase interrupts my gawking when he comes and stands next to me. On instinct, I put my hand in front of Chase to keep him from the grill.

“Can I help?”

“You can if you promise to be careful. The grill is very hot, and you could get burnt if you’re not paying attention.”

“I promise.” I don’t want to tell him I don’t need his help because he seems excited to be out here, but I’m also one-handed and if his hand were to slip, he’d likely hurt himself.

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