Jeff walked into the show room and started to browse through the other things in the room, trying to be nonchalant about it. He could see the girl from the corner of his eye as she talked to Wes about her books. He watched as Wes studied the back cover of a book, attempting to feign interest in the fantasy novel.
Kiera was cheery as she spoke to Wes, who she knew held no actual interest in the book by the vague questions he asked. She answered his questions, a little edge to her voice. She was almost positive he could sense her annoyance, but he continued to ask questions, hoping to maybe spark a bit of interest in the girl. She groaned as he asked an obvious question that she knew she had already answered. He sensed her annoyance, before briskly walking away, catching Jeff's glance with an eye roll.
"Good Luck, Jeffy." he chuckled, brushing Jeff's shoulder with his own. Jeff felt his face harden as he watched Wes go, but quickly shook his head before padding over to the booth she sat at, letting his eyes wander over her books. He smiled as he read the descriptions of the fantasy novels, that actually sounded like something he would read.
"Is it okay if I read the first couple pages?" He smiled, looking up at her, book in his hand.
"Of course." Kiera smiled, watching him carefully. He was cute. She smiled as he read, becoming completely engrossed in the book.
"This is really good." He smiled before looking to her, noticing a slight blush on her cheeks.
"Well thank you. Can I get you to be my first customer of the day?" She grinned, meeting his eyes.
"If you can tell me whether the number on your business card is personal or not." Jeff smiled, immediately growing red in the face. 'Did I really just say that?' he mentally scolded himself, not dropping her gaze.
"It's not," she replied, a teasing tone in her voice, "but if you buy my books, I'll think about giving it to you."
"Deal." he grinned before pulling out his wallet, "I'm Jeff."
"Nice to meet you Jeff." she smiled as she quickly opened the front of the first book, signing it before handing it back to him, "That's gonna be fifteen dollars. Unless you buy the first two, then it's twenty five. For the first three it's fourty."
"Three books will last me a weekend. Better than doing research papers." he laughed lightly as she took a copy of the second and third book, quickly signing the inside covers before handing them to him.
"Have a lovely day, Jeff. Enjoy the con." She smiled as he walked away, flipping the cover open to read what she had written.
This is a corny autograph from little-known author, Follow your Dreams. By the way, Jeff, your eyes are phenominal.
Kiera Page Hastings
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