Chapter 28

Kenji said, “I’ll throw some sweats on and be right with you. Can you wait? Not sure I remember where you live.” He giggled again.

Stupid sense of humor. I wouldn’t date him in a million years.

“Sure, again, sorry to bother you, uh—”

“Kenji. I’m Kenji. Fourth-generation Japanese, but I speak it. No prob, James. That’s what neighbors are for.” Kenji hustled off.

When he came back, James asked, “You have your keys, right?”

Kenji patted his sweats. “Damn. No, thanks. You’re wise.” He got them and locked his door.

It took a while for the two of them to mount the TV. When it was over, James sighed.

“Crap, no way I could have gotten that up by myself. And the guy at the store said it would be easy.” He shook Kenji’s hand. “Sorry to bother you, but thanks for the help.”

Kenji left.

James sat on his new couch. He hated asking for help. He thought of Kenji.