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I nod, crushed beneath the weight on my shoulders. “Sounds good.”
“Uncle Will, come on.”
He snaps out of it as Andy yanks on his arm. “Right… we should get going.”
I force my eyes downward as I hand over his card and his thumb grazes mine. “Would you like a bag?” I force out.
“No, thanks. We can carry it, I think.” Will picks up the box and Andy instantly holds out his little arms. “Don’t drop it, all right?”
“I won’t!”
“You sure?”
“Yes!”
I watch them with a smile, feeling it burrow into my face while something far deeper and colder takes hold of my gut.
Andy sprints off toward the doors but Will stays back for a moment more with me.
“I’ll see you tonight, Jovie Ross.”
A shiver tingles my spine. “Yeah. I’ll see you tonight.”
The right edge of his mouth curls into that familiar smirk and my knees jolt beneath the counter.
Will walks off to catch up with Andy as the kid bolts outside. I wait until he’s completely out of sight and the entry bell fades off before deflating every molecule of air from my lungs.
“Holy shit…”
I collapse forward to rest my head on my arms and take a few rough breaths.
That went better than I expected.
Way better.
Worst case scenario… I imagined something being thrown at someone’s head. Some shouting or cursing. I can’t say I expected a kind and gentle interaction, complete with an adorable child and Will practically undressing me with his eyes.
Oh, crap. Did I say he could pick me up on his motorcycle for a midnight ride? I definitely said that part, right?
I raise my head, feeling that smile return to my lips.
Will Myers.
At least he’s not mad at me.
Yet.
