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something to bring too. I need to spend time with my dogs if I’m going to be out all night.”
    Lori nudges me. “All night?”
    “Oh, well probably not all night.”
    She raises her eyebrows at me. “You never know. Besides, isn’t Christian supposed to be here this afternoon? He could watch the dogs for you if you decide to do a sleepover.”
    I nudge her back. “We’re not quite there yet. But thanks for looking out for me.”
    “Any time.”
    We’ve reached the locker room, and I welcome the warmth when we enter.
    I say, “Did you know Kelly doesn’t have a phone? He says it’s too expensive and he doesn’t need one. Crazy, right?” Our footsteps are muffled by tightly woven, durable carpet.
    “It’s not that crazy. I only got mine a little over a year ago. But, before coming here I didn’t have a ton of friends. Now, I can’t imagine not having one.”
    I shake my head. “I guess, but how the heck am I supposed to communicate with Kelly if he doesn’t text?”
    Lori shrugs. “I’m sure you’ll work it out. He’s definitely motivated.”
    She continues on as I turn down my aisle and say, “See you later.”
    I recall the heat of Kelly’s body when he pressed up against me at the Bike Shop yesterday and smile. He’s motivated, and so am I. My insides tingle, and going further than kissing is on my agenda for tonight. Maybe I’m not far from that sleepover after all.
    Once my locker is open, a text vibrates against my butt. I yank my bag out, and Velcro rips as I open the section that holds my car keys. The cool metal ring slips between my fingers before I put it in my pocket. I check my phone and find the text is from Christian.
    “Got my new car and on my way. ETA 5:30”
    Good. That gives me time for a walk with the dogs and to figure out something simple for dinner. I move toward the door to the parking lot.
    While there will be hot dogs and burgers at the party, I think Christian’s tastes are a little more refined, like mine. Of course, I’ll bet Kelly isn’t quite as snobbish as we are, and I shake my head as the push bar on the door clicks it open.
    I’m high maintenance and not sure I like that about myself. I wonder if I can learn to be happy with a simpler life. Maybe I should try to take a page from Kelly’s book and work on needing less.
    The beep of my car alarm sounds as I unlock the door, and I slide onto cold leather. With that thought in mind, I decide to bypass the grocery store and eat a burger for dinner. Christian will just have to deal.

Chapter 13

    Christian shows up just as I finish walking the dogs. They scramble to the door when they hear the engine of his new Land Rover. I have to smile at having more than mine in the driveway again. Derrick and Gretchen both drive one too.
    The door from the garage opens after a quick knock. “Honey, I’m home!” The dogs churn around him as he pets them all.
    “Cute. How was your trip?”
    Two big, soft bags thud on the tile floor as Christian drops them. “Not bad. Want to see my new ride?”
    “Sure, and I can help you carry things.” The dogs follow us out into the garage.
    “Just two more things to carry. I could only fly with so much. Besides, I don’t need suits and ties here.” A smirk plays on his face as he says, “Although I did pack a couple of ties just in case.” He stops in front of this year’s model of my car in a dark green version.
    I ignore his comment. “This color fits the Breck version of you.”
    He lets the dogs all jump in and out of the back hatch area. They sniff around and huff in thorough inspection. “Yeah? What color would you have me in if I were still in the city?” He drags a big ski bag from the back, and it brushes against the plastic mat that protects the carpet.
    I put my hands on my hips. “Black. Most definitely black.”
    He nods in approval. “All that’s left is a backpack in the front seat if you want to grab it for me.” Christian hoists his equipment over his