“Of course. And you’re right about the dust. With all of Konrad’s dusty old books, I wouldn’t be surprised if your allergies flare up.”
“I’d better go upstairs. I’ll see you tomorrow before you go, right?”
“Absitively. Posiloutly.”
Merry hugged her again. “Thanks for understanding. Besides, I can’t wait to put this devious plan into action.”
“Let me know how it goes.”
“I might leave out the details of his thank you, but I’ll tell you the rest.”
Chad had the advantage of being the only spirit to haunt the building. Well, in some instances it was an advantage, but on the other hand, it could be lonely. Fortunately, he had Morgaine. Some of the other residents knew he was there, but rarely thought about him.Out of sight, out of mind.And he honestly thought some of them were out of their minds.
Not Morgaine though. They had the kind of friendship in which they could rib each other, but they always knew the sharp jabs were said in jest. That seemed to be the only fun Morgaine ever had though.
He’d like to see her happy.
Chad’s time had come and gone, and what did he have to show for it? Nothing, and no one.
But it wasn’t too late for Morgaine. He had noticed the affection growing between Sly and the gifted witch he thought of as his friend. Ordinarily, he wouldn’t match her up witha vampire, but she had limited her options by staying inside all the time. Hell, he wouldn’t do something as girly as play matchmaker at all, but maybe if he just gave them a little push…
He forced his way through the door to her apartment and found her in the kitchen putting away the groceries Gwyneth had dropped off earlier.
She turned toward him and smiled. “Hi Chad. What are you up to?”
“Not much. I just thought I’d drop by and see how you’re doing.”
“In other words, you’re bored.” She placed a head of lettuce in the crisper and returned to the bag on the counter.
“Are you saying I only visit you when I’m bored?”
“No. You’re always bored.”
Chad chuckled and situated himself on the other side of the tiny kitchen so she wouldn’t have to pass through him and shiver.
“I’m not terribly bored right now. I actually thought I’d tell you something about Sly.”
Her eyebrows raised and she turned toward him. “Sly? Is he okay?”
“Ah ha, I knew you liked him.”
“Well of course I like him. Why wouldn’t I? He’s a kind decent per…uh, vampire.”
“Yes, I know. His kindness and decency are even more impressive because he’s a vampire. And I’ve noticed he likes you too.”
“Oh.” She turned back to her groceries. “Really?” The color in her pink cheeks was deepening.
“Oh, yeah. He’s into you. But I’m worried about something.”
“Like what?”
“I think both of you are so used to being alone, you’ve forgotten how to begin a new relationship.”
She snorted. “That’s ridiculous.”
“Is it? How would you go about it?”
She shrugged and didn’t answer him. She just opened a cabinet and tried to set a box of granola on the top shelf.
