He slipped under the covers on the far end of the bed. I opened the book as Evan emerged from the bathroom, setting the oak leaf on the pillow next to me. Eyeing his bag on the chaise, I wondered just how many nights he planned to spend in this room. I could hear the water running as Evan brushed his teeth. I got into bed without responding and clicked on the bedside lamp. ‘What?’ Evan laughed, obviously reading my expression. I let out an exasperated breath as I passed him. Evan opened the door, dressed in a pair of shorts and a worn T-shirt that left little to the imagination about what was concealed underneath. I rinsed my mouth and washed my face, patting it dry just as he knocked again. And of course, the only thing I could think about was Evan changing. ‘Okay,’ I responded, my voice garbled with a mouthful of toothpaste. ‘I’m changing out here, so give me a minute before you come out.’ Evan knocked lightly on the bathroom door while I was brushing my teeth. I continued to the bedroom to prepare for bed. ‘I need to get my bag.’Įvan rushed up the stairs, probably not wanting to be within earshot of them any longer than he had to. I was very aware of what we weren’t, and I didn’t need to hear him say it. ‘You can stay in my room … if you want,’ I offered. Sara’s exuberant laughter carried down the stairs.

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