Chapter 2

I busy myself making the sundae,trying to ignore them as I work,but I feel hot stares on my ass when I bend over for another can of whipped cream and his girl laughs again,a little breathless giggle.When I set the sundae down on the counter,I don’t look up.My cheeks are red and I’m not going to look at him,I can’t,I won’t…

He touches my hand as he takes the sundae and I wait for him to say something,but he’s silent.Finally I look up at him,and he smiles slightly.“Thanks,Sean.”

His friends are seated at a table on the other side of the room,Chad scoops out a cone for a little girl,and we’re alone at the counter right now.You’re welcome,I want to say,but I’m lost in his eyes and when I open my mouth to speak,nothing comes out.Then his smile widens…how stupid do I look?Standing here staring at him,his hand warm over mine,the ice cream cold through the metal bowl beneath my fingers.“Anytime,”I whisper.It’s all I can muster.