to kiss him again.
“I think it was,” Emily said, moving closer. “I think fate wants us to spend the
summer together.”
Emily moved closer to William until their faces were an inch apart. William stared
into her eyes, hoping she would kiss him again. He held his breath, waiting for the
moment.
Emily smiled.
She moved in and kissed him on the cheek.
“I knew you were a good guy,” she said as she moved away. “Any other guy would have
kissed me right now. But you, you respect me.”
William took another sip of his drink and then stared into the cup. He didn’t want
his eye contact to make him seem like he wanted something more than what she was
willing to offer. Even though he did want something more.
“So tell me about yourself,” Emily commanded after taking a big swig of her Jack
and Coke.
“Not much to tell,” William told her. “I pretty much just work at the gas station
and come home to listen to music, then fall asleep.”
“You don’t go out and party?” Emily quizzed him. “No sports leagues? No going to
concerts?”
“I used to go to a bunch of concerts, but my friends are all out of town going to
college or in the army,” he informed her.
“Well, you should get out,” she told him. “You can always make new friends.”
“I guess,” William started. “But I was saving up money to move out, so it’s not
that bad. I’d rather have my own place than play sports or party.”
“Oh.” Emily burped. “I completely understand. If I hadn’t gone away to college, I