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A half-grin tips hisfull s for as long as it lasts

“Hi” It’s almost a moan it’s so breathy

“Hello, Charlene”

I have tingles below the waist from those tords

“Hi” I’ myself Not smooth

“I’m a little early,” he says “I hope that’s okay”

I snap out of et rab it froht arm “Oh, never mind Looks like I’m all set” I hope he doesn’t think I’m a complete idiot

I shrug into rab my keys fro, but the sun is shining, so it takes the edge off the chill in the air

Darren is ultra-polite, opening the passenger door and helping me in before he rounds the hood and takes the driver’s seat We make small talk as we drive toward the water

I’m a little surprised when Darren pulls into a Starbucks and heads for the drive-thru This isn’t quite what I had in o to some quaint, cozy little café and stare into each other’s eyes

“I thought we could go to the park”

“Oh, sure That would be great,” I say Parks can be romantic Especially since it’s kind of chilly today Maybe he’ll have to put his aret on board with that

Once we have our coffees, Darren drives to the water He parks the SUV, but leaves the engine running I assuet out and stroll the boardwalk, but instead we stay where we are and chat while we people-watch Also not what I was expecting, but he suess I’ll take it