I don’t know why, but despite February being the shortest month of the year, it always feels like the longest month to me. And since the only real thing of note is Valentine’s Day (mine was lovely, thank you for asking), today’s six comes from one of the few lovey parts of my debut novel The Redheaded Stepchild.
In this scene, Cady has just had her first car accident and her best friend at work, Johnny, attempts to comfort her. Is comfort the right word…?
You’re right,” I said, wiping the mascara from my face. “Thanks for listening.”
He put his hand on my knee, simultaneously exciting and surprising me. My shin shot forward a couple inches as though it had been hit with a flex hammer. I looked up at his face to see what he was thinking, only to watch his lips say “Any time.”
The door sounded that someone had walked in, and Johnny quickly removed his hand from my leg.
That’s all for now! Hope y’all make it through the last few days of February. If you like what you just read, you can buy The Redheaded Stepchild in paperback or Kindle. Don’t forget to check out all the other talented authors on www.SixSunday.com.
Oooh…who walked it I wonder that he had to remove his hand. Crummy timing, I’d say. 😉
oooh! great description of her reaction with the leg jolt! And damn, rotten timing!
I think Johnny and Cady are interested in more than friendship. Wonder how long it’ll take them to admit that?
Darn, who’s just walked in and spoiled the moment? Great six!