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“That’s sweet. But I’m fine. I swear.”
We were standing in the foyer and I was about to open the front door for Charlie when I heard the rumble of a motorcycle down the block.
“Did you tell Savage to pick you up here?” I asked.
She slid into her boots. “No.”
“Then who—Bones? No. There’s no way it’s Bones.”
“You know anyone else who rides a motorcycle who’s been to your house?”
“But why is he here? And we don’t even know for sure if it’s him.”
The rumbling of the motorcycle drew closer until it sounded just outside my house. Charlie opened the front door.
“It’s Bones,” she said to me. “Seems like someone else is catching feelings.”
“Oh, go away,” I groused.
Charlie stepped out as Bones was coming up the walkway, carrying a plastic grocery bag. The porch light illuminated his tall, rugged form.
“Charlie,” Bones greeted.
“Bones,” Charlie returned in the same tone.
“You don’t call?” I asked him. “I could’ve been out.”
“I took a shot that you were home.” He shrugged. “Plus, I was worried that if I asked to see you tonight even though we spent all afternoon together, you’d make up an excuse because you like me and you don’t want to like me.”
Charlie looked at me. “He’s got you pegged.”
“Not yet, but here’s hoping,” Bones quipped.
Charlie laughed. “You’re good for her. I approve.”
“Okay, bye Charlie. Have fun tonight,” I said.
“I always do.” She saluted and then skipped to her car.
“I like her,” Bones said. He looked over his shoulder at Charlie who was still sitting in the driveway, the car not even turned on. “Is she going to leave?”
“She’s waiting to see if I let you in.”
“She and I both.”
With a sigh, I reluctantly stepped back and waved him inside. I closed the door behind him. He held out the plastic bag to me. “This is for you.”
I took the bag and peered into it. “You brought me loose leaf tea?”
“It’s supposed to help you sleep. Logan has trouble sleeping and swears by this tea.”
I swallowed. “Oh.”
He rubbed the back of his neck. “Anyway. I’ll see you Wednesday, then?”
“Wednesday.” I nodded.
Bones made a move to leave.
