Letting Her Lead(29)

“Got it.”

I don’t waste any time, taking Julie by the hand, leading her inside to the end of the house and into the room Scribe uses as a movie room. There’s a big projector screen at one end and a couple of couches at the other. I walk over and choose a movie at random while Julie sits on the couch. Once it’s up and playing, I go sit beside her and turn my body so I’m facing her.

She’s got her cover up back on, but I’ve got my shirt off. I feel like I should have put on more clothes for this, but I’m not losing time away from her by getting dressed.

“I’m sorry. I should’ve said something in the store.”

“I didn’t give you much of a chance.”

She laughs a little at that. “No, you’re right, you really didn’t.”

“I’m twenty seven. I don’t know if that makes a difference to you, but just in case you wanted to know.”

“It doesn't bother me.”

“Your age doesn’t bother me,” I say, and I mean it. Something about her has taken a hold of me, and it’s like nothing I’ve ever felt. I don’t know what it is about her, but I can’t let her go. It’s like there’s this pull between us, and I’ve got to figure out what it is.

Her cheeks blush a little and she nods her head. “Good then.”

“So,” I say, reaching out and taking her fingers in my hand. The feeling is still there, and oddly enough, it comforts me. “Tell me all about my shortcake.”

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