Chapter 46

As they climb out of the warm vehicle, the night air envelops them in a bitter, icy embrace. Grabbing his ice cream from the back seat, Ned starts up the sidewalk that leads to their dorms, Bobby just a few steps behind.

They come to Bobby’s place first. Ned doesn’t look up, doesn’t even bother to slow his steps, but a hand catches the back of his coat and stops him. He turns to find that crooked smile in place again, those blue eyes watching him closely. “What?” he snaps. Then, misreading the look in those eyes, he adds, “You’re welcome.”

Bobby nods. “Thanks for the ride. And think about that dinner, will you? If you don’t have other plans, I’d love to have you.” Ned frowns and almost reluctantly Bobby adds, “Over. For dinner. Tomorrow night?”

“So you said.”

As Ned trudges up the walk to his own townhouse, Bobby calls out, “Think about it. My offer still stands.”

I’d love to have you.