“I respect that.”
“Good.” We trade friendly smiles and I feel this peaceful calming sensation as I look around the table at this group of friends and feel like I belong.
Chapter 14
Liri
Hunter: How was your class? Did you turn in that writing assignment?
Liri: I got an A.
Hunter: We should celebrate.
Liri: What did you have in mind?
Hunter: Dinner and a movie. My place?
Liri. Sure. What time?
Hunter: 5 good with you? I have to leave around 7:30 for a swim meet tomorrow.
Liri: Sure. Address?
He fires off the information and I smile. I’ve been texting with Hunter for the past few weeks.
“Someone looks happy,” Hayley states.
“I do feel happy.”
“I talked to Mom this morning and she wanted me to invite you up next weekend. If that’s okay?”
“Yeah. I think I’d like that.”
“Cool.”
“What are you doing with yourself tonight?”
“Oh…” she tucks her hair behind her ear. “Going with Liam to the races. We’re doubling with…”
“You can say his name. It’s fin
e. Killian is seeing Misty, right?”
“He’s not dating her or anything,” she offers quickly.
“It’s none of my business.” I finally told Hayley about the crazy week I had spent thinking that there was something between Killian and me. I’ve gotten it out of my system though. I have moved on to talking to Hunter. He’s a junior and a finance major. Theo and Uncle Cooper would love him I am sure.
“What are you up to?”
“I have a date.”
“With Hunter?”
“Yup. Dinner at his place.”
“Sounds serious,” she teases.
“I guess it could be. I really like him.”