Shall We Dance? by Shelley Shepard Gray

Author:Shelley Shepard Gray
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 2020-01-06T22:54:22+00:00

CHAPTER 20

“If you stumble, make it part of your dance.”

You’re doing WHAT?

Dylan had texted her three times that morning. The first time Shannon had gotten a message from him, she’d felt a little thrill, loving the idea that she was on his mind. He’d certainly been on her’s. Dancing with him last night had been so special. It had been everything she’d ever dreamed about back when she’d first started ballroom dancing lessons in high school. Back then, she’d been sure that one day she would get to have the thrill of twirling around in a handsome man’s arms. Unfortunately, that hope had faded when she’d come to realize that competitive ballroom dancing was anything but romantic. It had been stressful and exhausting. The pleasure she’d gotten from the sport had been because she and her partner had scored well or won a trophy . . . not because she’d been swept away in his arms.

But now, as she continued to receive Dylan’s texts, it was becoming obvious that her warm thoughts had been one-sided. The reality was that Dylan was simply worried about his sister.

Of course. Anyone would be.

She’d texted him right back, relaying that Jennifer was still asleep but that she’d let him know when she got up. That text was followed by a quick message that said Jennifer seemed to be doing okay and that she was drinking coffee.

But as soon as she conveyed their new mission—to get Jennifer back out and about—she’d received the text she was currently staring at.

Her finger hovered over her phone’s screen, debating how to respond. She didn’t want to make him nervous, but she also didn’t want to betray Jennifer. Not that Jennifer had asked her to keep a secret or anything . . . but Shannon was fairly certain that there was a girl code to follow, even when one was almost thirty. That code included not tattling to a girl’s older brother about plans he might not agree with.

She decided to reply back with something simple.

Don’t worry. Kimber and I will go with.

He replied back immediately.

That is supposed to make me feel better?

Absolutely. She went home to change. We’re picking her up in 45.

You’re going to my house?

She smiled. They might be both worried about Jennifer’s health and emotional stability, but she couldn’t deny that there was something kind of playful in their exchange. Especially since he seemed a little alarmed by her seeing his house without him there.

Taking a chance, she texted something a little more flirty.

I hope you picked up your underwear off the floor.

The moment she pressed send, she bit her lip. Maybe that didn’t sound flirty at all. Maybe it was more in creepy territory.

Thirty seconds later, he texted back.

Does that mean you’re going to inspect my bedroom?

Okay. He didn’t sound mad. Grinning, she wrote back.

Maybe

“What has got you so smiley?” Kimber asked.

“I’ve been texting Dylan.”

“Really?”

“Oh, yes,” she replied before realizing how goofy she sounded. When Kimber gave her a look, Shannon attempted to sound like a grown woman instead of a love-struck teenager.

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