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"Well, you're not wearing any either."
He winked. "Yeah, but you know I could totally rock that eyeliner.”
After the makeup store, they took a break to grab some lunch at the food court, then spent the rest of their time purchasing luggage and other items she'd need for traveling.
"I'm exhausted," Holly said, as she wheeled a small suitcase behind her. "I think we should hit the pet store next, then call it a day. I need to get some stuff for Miss. She needs her special food and supplements."
"Why does your cat need supplements?"
"She's got a health issue that can make her really sick, and I have to do a lot of work to keep it at bay. The supplements and food are part of that work."
"That sucks."
"Yeah. We better get moving. I don't want to leave her alone at Penn's for too long. I left out plenty of food, but I need to be careful."
"Sure. Penn told me you lost a lot of expensive dresses and shoes in the fire. I want you to replace them. Even if it means ordering them online, I want you to take a credit card and get the rest of everything that you need. Okay?"
"Whatever you say, Jeeves."
Eli dumped the empty smoothie container into the garbage can. "Walked into that one, didn’t I?"
"You did say I could call you Jeeves, you know. That was part of the deal."
"I did. And thanks for not fighting me over getting the rest of your clothes."
"I'm too tired to fight right now."
They headed for the exit in companionable silence, and a few moments later, she stopped walking, coming to a halt near the railing surrounding the upper level.
Eli looked down at her. "Is everything okay?"
Holly took a deep breath and tucked a purple lock of hair behind her ear. "Yes. I just... well, thank you."
Her cheeks flushed as she glanced away, unable to meet his eyes.
Damn. This reallywashard for her.
"You don't have to thank me, Wilkes. I'm happy to help."
"Yes, I do. I know I bitched about things before, but that's my own issues and not your problem. This was so sweet of you. I'd be ripped apart figuring out how to deal with all of this if you hadn't helped me. So, thank you, Eli."
She stared up at him with those big hazel eyes, and the vulnerable expression on her face made his heart squeeze.
"You're welcome. More than welcome. Now let's go get the stuff for your cat and head back to our house."
"Our house?"
"Yes. For the next month, it's our house. Unless you decide to be my permanent roommate. I could totally get on board with that if certain benefits were provided."
"Don't you just wish."
She gave him a dirty look as they walked toward the exit, and he stifled a laugh.
Yeah, he definitely wished for more of her.
And the sooner, the better.
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