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Henodded, grasped her hand, and gestured toward the student center. “Letme give you a campus tour.”
KimsawSpence’slips quirk as he opened the door and guided her into theStudentCenter. “Iwish the bookstore stayed open onSaturdayevenings, but we’re in a tiny group of people who’d even notice.”
“Nothinglike shopping for notebooks on aSaturdaynight.”Kimlooked atSpencewith a smile. “Perfectdate-night destination…I’vebought every notebook and journal they offer—even the new spring editions.”
“Thatwas on my list of apology gifts.So, yeah, glad you mentioned it.”Theywalked out the front door to the main campus. “Rememberthe shortcutsIshowed you that day?”
“Ofcourse—they’re a lifeline between classes.”
“Betyou’ve discovered shortcuts of your own?”Spencelooked at her with a speculative smile.
Kimshrugged. “Imay have added a few.”
“Feellike sharing?”
“Imay.”Kimgiggled, andSpencelaughed with her.
“Okay, how doIearn that favor?”
Shestopped and pulled on his hand. “ChathamSpencer, you need to believeI’mnot angry with you for putting the team first.Youdid what you felt you needed to…Yes, it hurt and confused me.Butno need to apologize—Iunderstand.”
“Youdeserve more than an apology.I’mashamed of the wayIwalked away from you.EventhoughIknew it was the wrong decision,Ikept walking.”
Kimtouched his arm. “Let’sput that in the past and look forward,Spence.”
“You’llgive me a second chance?”
Sheshook her head. “Nota second chance… let’s build on what we had—best friends, study buddies…”
“Acouple?”
Kimblinked her eyes. “Maybe?Weboth have projects due, exams…”
“Couldwe study together?”Hiseyes brightened with hope.
“I’vemissed that.”
“Hangaround after our games to giveCoachKim’srecap?”
“Ican do that.”Kimbit back a smile.
“Walkwith you between classes?”
“Ifit’s convenient.”
Hebrushed the hair away from her face. “Maybea fewfriendlykisses?”Heleaned down, careful to keep his lips a breath away from hers.Kimkissed him briefly, stepping back with a smile.
“Okay, maybe a fewfriendlykisses.”
Shewatched as his lips quirked. “Andperhaps an occasional hug?” he pressed.
“Ithink we can arrange that.”Kimstepped forward and placed her arms aroundSpence’schest. “I’vemissed your hugs.”Sheclosed her eyes when he wrapped his arms around her and leaned her head against his chest for a long moment.
Spencewhispered in her ear. “Arewe exclusive, more-than-best friends?”
Shenodded, enjoying the hug a few moments longer, then pushed away. “Readyto see my new shortcut?”
Kimtook him through a circuitous route, finally stopping beside the stadium.Shelooked atSpencewith a grin. “Mygame-day route.”
