“I’m gonna holdyou to that.”
“Can’t wait.” Heleaned down and kissed me. “Now, let’s see what kind of food the neighborsdropped off and figure out lunch.”
I nodded and followedhim into the kitchen.
Daisy
TWO DAYS LATER, Huck’s dad was home andrecuperating and I had holed up in Huck’s childhood bedroom to get some workdone. I was seriously behind but had woken up at six this morning to tackle myto-do list. At almost eleven, my phone buzzed on the desk beside me, and I sawa text from Huck.
Huck:Hungry?
Me:Starved.
Huck:(emoji of a sandwich)?
Me:Please.
He walked in afew minutes later, tray full of food in hand, and kicked the door shut. “Hey.”
“Hi, honey. Didyou bring me the kitchen?”
He chuckled,setting the tray on the bed. “Close. I figured you’d need a break. Plus, Imissed you.”
My stomachrumbled and I reached for one of the bags of chips. “I didn’t realize howhungry I was until you walked in.”
“Before you takea bite,” he said, leaning down. “Kiss.”
I grinned,raising my head to accept his lips.
“Thank you.”
“You’rewelcome,” I said, popping a chip in my mouth.
“How much morework do you have to do?”
“A couple ofhours,” I said. “Thanks for letting me focus. I was able to catch up quite alot.”
“No problem.”
“How’s yourdad?”
“He’s good,although, he’s not super happy that he has to stay in his easy chair. He wantsto be up and moving around,” Huck said, handing me a soda.
“Like father likeson, huh?”
“Fuck, yeah. Noway in hell I can stay down for long. Recovery for complete knee replacement isthree to six months, I’ll do it in six weeks.” He cocked his head. “Or less.”
“Okay, He-Man,let’s not rush things,” I suggested. “You’re going to follow every instructionthe doctor, andI, give you, capisce?”
He grinned,taking a bite of his sandwich.
“I’ll take thatas a yes,” I said.
“You wanna goout for dinner?” Huck asked.
“What about yourparents?”
“Dad’s beenfalling asleep around six, and Louisa’s made plans with friends, so Momsuggested I take you out.”
