“That’s… wow.” I said finally, unsure how to continue. “Congratulations.”
“Thanks. We finally got out. Decided it was time to do something different."
"And you…." My tongue felt too big for my mouth. "You're going to run a kid’s summer camp?"
They both chuckled. "Nah, we're setting up a wilderness retreat. Scuba diving, hiking, that kind of thing."
"People pay for that?" The words tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop them. My cheeks warmed; hands now clammy.
"Megabucks, sweetheart," Drake said in a fake whisper. "Gods bless their city asses."
Behind them, a woman cleared her throat. “Why, if it isn't Drake and Dane. Welcome back.”
Hannah Sharp had ruled our high school with cutting words, perfect blonde hair, and heels that would easily crush you if she so chose. While some of us had left high school behind upon graduation, it seemed that the Ice Queen’s reign continued.
While she distracted Dane and Drake, I paid for my things, making a break for the exit.
"Have a nice day, Blue," Joan called, turning to start her slow scan of the men's items.
I lifted my hand in farewell, ignoring the itch of awareness between my shoulder blades.
Please, God, let me never see them again.
In a town this size? My wish was as likely to be granted as Mr. Henderson was to walk on the moon.
Damn.
My phone buzzed with a text.
Bookish Bitches Chat
Ella
ZOMG! You spoke to them!
Blue
You SAWWWWWW?????
Ella
I’m literally in the cereal aisle right now trying to negotiate with Gunnar about oats. OF COURSE I SAW.
Anika
What are we talking about?
Honey
Wait. By them do you mean *THEM*?????
Collins
Oh shit! As in the two dashing me we all want to be in a love sandwich with?
Ella
Except me. One Viking is enough
