Chapter 1
After my college graduation everyone insisted on going to dinner at my favorite restaurant near campus. Everybody consisted of Mom, Dad, Steven, Steven's girlfriend of the week Blaire, Jeremiah, and Mr. Fisher. Conrad had already come and gone, claiming he had jet lag.
I've never been so ready to start my new life, wherever that may be. Mom got me an interview at a school near my childhood home, but I need to experience something else, something more.
Jeremiah told me I could always stay at the summer house and get a job teaching there. Who knows? All I plan to do right now is enjoy my summer in Cousins.
"Belly?" Dad asked.
"Hmm?" I snapped out of my thoughts. "Sorry, I zoned out for a minute there."
"I asked if you are ready to start teaching."
"Yeah, I think I am." I smiled.
"You'll do great!" Jere grinned and patted my back.
We finished dinner and I seemed to be the only one to miss his company. He's all I could think about. Conrad and his good looks.
He has been on my mind more and more lately. Quite frankly, that scares the shit out of me. I love Conrad, but it has been two years since we've been in the same room. Well, until today.
God, that boy still makes me tongue tied. I can still feel his presence.
I said goodbye then left for Cousins.