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“Her mom called, she’s probably telling her about the boring night she had at your house.” She gives me a grin.
“Hey, I’m not boring,” Caleb protests as he comes back to where we stand. “It’s off, Dad.”
“Not you.” She throws a glance in my direction. “Your dad.”
I don’t miss the way her eyes travel my body as I extend to my full height, reaching up to unscrew the lightbulb. Feeling a breeze at my midsection, I can tell my t-shirt has risen over the waistband of my jeans. I shake the lightbulb, hearing the jingle of the piece that proves it’s blown. Switching it with what Caleb holds in his hands, this time I watch Karina’s face as I reach up to finishing replacing what we’ve taken out. Her eyes travel down my body and zero in on the spot that exposes itself again. I wonder briefly if she’s looking at the skin or my package – either way I like it. When I finish, I tell Caleb to go turn the light back on, and then cut my gaze to her.
“You enjoy the show?”
She licks her lips, before flipping her hair over her shoulder. “Always do, big guy. Let’s get this show on the road.”
“Wait, I don’t even get a thanks?”
“You will.” She turns back around, walking over to me. Her eyes drop, as does the tone of her voice. “You’ll get the best thanks ever later.”
“Looking forward to it. Also looking forward to proving to you I’m not boring.” I give her ass a smack as I help her into the passenger side of my Jeep.
Truth be told, I don’t think I’ve ever looked more forward to anything else in my life.
* * *
“Doesit surprise you they didn’t really wanna hang out with us?”
Karina pulls my arm closer to her, entwining our fingers together as we walk through the crowd that’s gathered for the show. It’s usually a huge one, and given the amount of people in the convention center, this year is no exception.
“Not at all,” I answer loud enough for her to hear me. “Whenever Caleb has a friend with him, it’s a toss-up though. Sometimes they hang out with me, other times they don’t. Since I have someone to spend my time with today, I’m not surprised.”
“Does it make you sad?”
“That he doesn’t wanna hang out with me?” I shake my head. “Nah, we spend a lot of time together at home. I’m cool with it. Right now I want to spend the day with you.” I tap her nose with my finger.
The look of adoration she gives me is everything I’ve ever wanted from the woman in my life. “You know I’d never get between you and him, I know he leaves soon.”
“He does,” I acknowledge. “But by the same token, I got a life to live, Rina, and I’m ready live it.”
“I want to be the person you live it with.” She turns, putting her arms around my waist.
“Same here.” I lean down, brushing my lips against hers.
Karina
Never in my life have I been to a hunting and fishing show, never actually thought I would ever be at one. When I moved to Alabama it hadn’t been high on my bucket list, but I’m quickly learning I want to do anything and everything I can with the man standing next to me. He’s eyeing a tent set up with one of the displays.
“You like camping?”
I look behind me to make sure he’s actually speaking to me. “Big guy, I’m from Philly, do I look like I’m made to camp?”
A gorgeous smile spreads across his face, reaching his eyes as he chuckles slightly. “You look like you’re made for me, but not necessarily camping.”
“Maybe I’d do it with you, once or twice, probably in the back yard of my or your house, but I wouldn’t put much stock in me enjoying it.” I bend down to glance inside the tent. It looks spacious, more spacious than I had given it credit for, but I’m still not feeling it. Where is my Netflix? Where do I plug in my hair dryer? These are all important questions I have.
“Not for you?” He rests his hand casually on my ass as I straighten up.
“I don’t think so.”
Putting his arm around my neck, he pulls me close as we navigate through the crazy crowd. “You don’t have to camp,” he assures me as he twists a piece of my hair with his finger.
Our eyes meet when I glance over. “I’d try it with you. I’d try most anything once with you.”
