Page 17 of Keep On Loving You
Chapter Seven
Present Day…
They were just friends.
They’d decided together. It was one night. No strings. Happy for right now.
Friends.
Which was why there was no way Andy could be suggesting what Kat thought he was.
Even if that’s exactly what it sounded like.
“Are you suggesting what I think you are?”
Kat refused to look away from his gaze. Andy’s pupils dilated; his tongue darted out and licked his bottom lip.
Oh yes, he was absolutely going to suggest what she thought he was.
And if he didn’t, maybe she should. Because…Why. The. Hell. Not?
The connection between them was still as strong as it had been two years ago. Stronger, maybe. And if she was feeling it, she most likely wasn’t alone.
She swallowed hard as Andy reached a hand toward her. “Interesting as in?—”
“Hey, kids!”
A shower of dirt sprayed up next to them, and it took Kat a moment to realize the creator of the mess was her oldest brother Chase and his fiancée, and her best friend, Annie.
Kat slipped her sunglasses back into place, using the opportunity to come to her senses. Whatever Andy had been about to suggest—even if it was exactly what she’d hoped for—it was probably for the best that he didn’t. The situation wasn’t any different. He was still her big brother’s best friend.
She risked a glance at Andy, who thankfully wasn’t looking in her direction. When she finally turned to Annie, her best friend was watching her with a very knowing look.
Probably because no matter what Kat had told Annie after her trip to Vancouver, her friend wasn’t stupid. Despite the fact that Kat insisted she was well and truly over Andy, Annie knew Kat better than that.
Kat raised her eyebrows in Annie’s direction and pressed her lips together before looking at her oldest brother. “What are you guys doing here?”
“Craig texted and said he was sick. He felt bad about your bike day being thrown for a curve.”
“But it seems you bounced back, no problem.” Annie wiggled her eyebrows.
Kat shot Annie a look, but her friend only laughed. “I didn’t know he was coming.”
“It was kind of last minute.” Andy shrugged. “But I’m always glad to get out for a ride. Too bad Craig had to miss, but Kat graciously agreed to keep me company.”
“I’m sure she did.” Annie grinned, and Kat muttered under her breath.
She would kill her friend if she mentioned anything to Chase about the wholesituationwith Andy. Fortunately, her big brother appeared to be just as oblivious, and she would know, because Craig wouldn’t be the only brother pissed off to know the truth.
“Well, how about riding a few trails with us?” Chase asked. “I’m probably not nearly as good as you, Kat. But I’ve been pushing myself a little lately. It could be fun.”
It probably would be fun. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d ridden with her oldest brother. He’d moved away when she was pretty young and besides a few forced family holidays throughout the years, they hadn’t spent much time together at all. She was definitely in for a little sibling time. “Sounds good to me.” Besides, having a few people around to act as a buffer between her and Andy wasn’t a bad idea. “Is that okay with you?” She glanced at Andy.
The intense look in his eyes from a moment ago was gone, replaced with a look that could only be described asindifference.Had she imagined whatever had transpired between them a few moments ago?
She must have, because Andy not only didn’t look bothered by the interruption of Chase and Annie but happy about it.
“The more the merrier.”
