Chapter 14

My mom slaps me with a dishcloth, and I get the hint that she thinks I am trying to make her sweet kid into something vulgar. That is never going to happen. I have way more sense, and I can tell this girl is a hand’s off, forever type of deal. It’s not even like that. I genuinely like her, and sex is not even where my head is going with this one.

She is a fucking child, for god’s sake.

“Out, out… it’s girl time, and you are not invited.” She’s pushing me, and I go reluctantly. Hating that I am about to lose those blue eyes and pretty face but determined that this is not a one-off meeting. I will see her again and have a full smile to get out of her too.

“I’m going, besides…I have a challenge to work out.” I throw Sophie a wink, maybe a dumb move, but it’s organic, and I do it before I catch the sense not to. She eyes me up warily, masks back in place. Not sure how to take me, but I don’t deflate this time. I feel strangely hopeful that she and I will meet again. If