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Evan’s lips tugged up in a rare smile, sending my stomach into a frenzy. “Maybe.”
I headed back to the counter in a daze. Evan was here, in Shake ‘n’ Pass. The place I worked.
“So who is the hottie who just walked in?” Cindy winked at me as I pretended not to watch Evan and Eli pore over the menu.
“Just a friend.”
“Oh, you have it bad. I can see it in your eyes.” She smiled knowingly, and I felt a blush work its way up my neck and into my cheeks.
“He’s… It’s complicated,” I stuttered.
“Sugar, it always is. Looks like they’re ready for you.”
I grabbed my notepad and made my way over.
“Hey, Becca,” Eli beamed. “Ev says I can have anyfink I want. So I want the biggest dog you got.”
“You want onions and mustard with that?”
His face screwed up. “Eww, no way.”
“Hold the onions, got it. And for Ev?” I said keeping my eyes on Eli, afraid that if I looked at Evan, I would melt into a puddle.
“Cheeseburger and fries, plus a chocolate milkshake.”
“Supersize?”
A soft laugh came from his direction, and I couldn’t stop myself. Our eyes connected, sending my stomach into flutter overdrive. “Yeah. One for the little guy, too.”
Eli pumped the air with excitement. “Yeah, I loves chocolate.”
“Coming right up.”
As I leaned over to collect their menus, Evan’s hand skated across my leg, and I sucked in a sharp breath. “I, uh, I’ll be over with your drinks shortly.”
His laughter followed me as I hurried back to the counter.
“Just friends, she says.” Cindy raised an eyebrow at me, and I ducked my head to avoid her scrutiny.
* * *
“Go over there already.”Cindy nudged me, and I jumped, startled. “If you don’t, I will, and let’s face it, he didn’t come here to see me.”
Evan and Eli were halfway through their meal. I’d tried to keep myself busy, but Eli’s infectious laughter and his constant chatter filled the diner. It was impossible not to watch them.
“Go on. It’s quiet.”
Without overthinking it, I dropped the cloth I’d been absentmindedly wiping circles with and headed over to them.
“Becca!” Eli shrieked.
“Hey, buddy! How’s the dog?”
“Awesome.”
“That’s good.” My eyes flickered to Evan, waiting for him to invite me to join them. He motioned to the space beside Eli, and I slid in beside him. Eli went back to his food while Evan watched me. I had questions, but it didn’t seem appropriate to bring them up in front of his little brother, so I steered clear of anything serious.
“You’re not a football fan?”
