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She grinned and leaned across the bar.
“Yes, you are.” She laughed when he did.
“So, are you two together?” the woman asked.
Siobhan looked at Liam. “Are we?”
He set his beer down, got to his feet, cupped her face in his hands, and kissed her long and slowly. The patrons along the bar cheered. Liam raised his head.
“Are we?”
“Definitely.”
He smiled, kissed her lips again, resumed his seat, and looked at the woman.
“Okay, I get it. Lucky woman.” She walked away and disappeared into the crowd.
Once the sun set, Scarlett rang the bell to get everyone’s attention.
“The bar will close at nine for the fireworks. The parking lot is a great place to watch them. I’ll reopen when they’ve finished. Happy Fourth of July, everyone.”
Siobhan couldn’t wait for the break. She wanted to watch the fireworks with Liam. She frowned and made her way to where he sat.
“You’re going to watch the fireworks, aren’t you?”
“Of course.”
“Okay, good.” She leaned close. “Since you said you’d rather be at my apartment, will you stay with me tonight?”
“I should go home, Siobhan. I have to check on my dog.”
“Oh, okay.” She straightened and turned to leave. Her heart was breaking.
“Hey,” he said, and she looked at him. “You could go home with me.”
“Really?”
Liam shrugged. “I don’t see why not. We can stop at your place to get clothes.”
“Are you sure?” She frowned.
“I wouldn’t have suggested it if I wasn’t. Tomorrow is Sunday. We could go for a ride. Can you ride a horse?”
“Yes.”
“Good, then that’s what we’ll do. I’ll show you the ranch.”
“I’d like that.” She kissed his lips and then got back to work.
At nine, Scarlett rang the bell and told everyone to head outside. They filed out, and most sat in the bed of their trucks to watch the fireworks.
Liam led Siobhan to his truck. He climbed into the bed and put his hand out to her. He lifted her as if she weighed nothing when she placed her hand in his. He removed a blanket from a chest and spread it in the bed.
“Sit, please.”
Siobhan smiled and sat on the blanket, then he sat beside her. She watched him remove his hat, lay back, and pat the spot beside him. With a laugh, she sat beside him, then lay back next to him.
“This looks like a good spot,” she said.
