ave me a mean

come to the same c

dness was

ently placed me on the motorc

together made me feel a bit embarr

replied, helping m

ted for a moment but eventually wrapped my arms around hi

, the pounding of my heart, and the occasional pangs of pain all h

swollen, but thankfully, there was no bone dam

feel young again woul

ly lifting me off the motorcycle. He h

alized I was getting too comforta

to hold me. "

six

was expected, but I stil

o come and get me, but before I could fi

g. Let's chan

it? His words always seemed

slung over his shoulder. I could

le?" he said, climbing the stairs quickly

ile. I had no choice but to let him carry me up to the

ype who looked skinny in my cl

d as we entered. He naturally placed me on the sofa

-covered foot, hoping to prevent her

handsome

e more concerne

g him pretend to be deep in thought, I continued, "A youn

patted his shoulder. "I

ing to change the subject. "Th

hone and waving it. "Hey, beautiful

me, then silently

'beautiful lady,' and I was 'Jayne' So

ting like old friends, while I qui

door and turned to me. "Jayne, I'm

d on my water. "Are

was chatting with me. He's

s who might end up pursuing whom? I

erious. "That's fine, but don't take it