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“Storms are supposed to be bad this summer,” he added. “The park has issued warnings, which I assume you know about.”
I nodded. “And I explained that to him. He said that’s why he’s comin’ here. Because it’s supposed to be bad.”
Paul squinted. “Is he sane?”
I snorted. “I’ll letcha know in a week.”
We watched them for another few moments. “He’s kinda cute,” Paul mused. “And it’ll just be you two, alone?”
I shot him a glance. “Yeah, I know what you’re implying, and that’s not gonna happen.”
He snorted. “Why not? What’s a little harmless fun?”
“When is it ever just harmless fun?”
Paul’s grin faded into something more serene, his eyes trained on Derek. “When it turns into the love of your life.”
I ignored that.
I wasn’t the fallin’-in-love kind.
“He’s got the bluest eyes I think I’ve ever seen,” Paul added quietly.
That made me look at him. “Right? They’re so fuckin’ blue. Like a weird dark blue. Could be coloured contacts.”
“Doubt it. He doesn’t seem the type. Normal contacts, sure. But coloured ones? Nope.”
That was true. He didn’t seem the type. Not that we knew him at all.
“And he studies lightning,” Paul said, almost wistfully. “Like your hobby, but for a job.”
He had that implying-tone again. “So?”
“Like a perfect match, dontcha think?”
“No, I don’t think.”
“Harmless fun, Tully,” he said, smiling as he sipped his water.
“About as much harmless fun as getting struck by lightning.”
Jeremiah looked back and directly at me, like he’d heard what I’d said. I hoped to god he hadn’t heard the whole conversation.
Paul hummed a happy tune, smiling as he drained the last of his water. “Hmm. I think you’re in for a whole lotta fun, Tully.” He shrugged. “Harmless or not, that’s up to you. But can I offer you a suggestion?”
I was certain I didn’t want to hear this. “Sure.”
“If you’re not sure if he’s interested and you don’t know how to ask, the ‘oh no, there’s only one bed’ thing totally works.”
Oh god.
I winced. “We’re staying at the bunker. There’s only one bed.”
Paul laughed. “Of course there is. Just don’t pull any of that chivalry shit and take the floor.”
I laughed. “Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind.” I absolutely would not be keeping that in mind. I had no intention of having any fun with Jeremiah, harmless or otherwise. Then something occurred to me... “Ah jeez. You didn’t take one of the beds outta tent one, did ya?”
Paul grinned. “No. Would you like me to?”
