Page 65 of Inside the Penalty Box

“So you’re angry with him because he used to bug you? What is wrong with you?” I giggled, looking over at my best friend, who’d already devoured her donut and had barely touched her sandwich.

“Never mind. I don’t want to talk about him or think about him anymore. Just trust me when I say he isn’t what he appears.”

We sat there in silence for a few moments, each of us taking a bite of our sandwich. Then Lorelai looked over at me.

“What is it?” I questioned. “You look like you want to ask me something.”

She picked up her pop and took a sip and then smiled at me.

“Well, I’m wondering if it would it bother you if I took the bedroom I originally wanted?” she asked quietly.

“I thought you didn’t want it anymore?”

She shrugged. “I might have lied.”

I shook my head. “You are unbelievable,” I muttered.

“What?” she asked, laughing.

“Never mind.”

Chapter 19

Dylan - Two Weeks Later

“When do you start your job again?” I asked, coming up behind Aurora and digging my fingers into her upper back, massaging her.

She closed her eyes and let out a tiny moan. “Uh, what day is it?” she muttered, getting lost in my touch.

“Wednesday,” I said, pulling her back against me and kissing the side of her neck.

“Uh, I guess on Monday. That is if I ever finish packing everything,” she said, opening her eyes and looking around at the last little bit that was left to pack. “Which is why I asked you over here, to help me.” She turned enough so she could kiss my lips.

“Am I not helping?” I questioned, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her back against me before she walked away. I’d been helping up until Lorelai left ten minutes ago to go to the store for some drinks. Now that we were alone, my mind was on other things.

“Yeah, you are helping. Now, why were you wondering when I start?” she said, turning in my arms and running her fingers through my hair.

“Practices start on Monday, and I’ll probably need some extra TLC.” I winked. “Was hoping maybe I could book an appointment.”

“Uh-huh,” she said, kissing me.

“What? I’m only being honest here,” I said as our lips parted.

“I’m sure you are.” She giggled, her cheeks turning light pink. “I’ve got to get the next box packed. If Lorelai comes home and all I’ve gotten done is these two boxes, she’ll beat me.”

She pulled out of my arms just as I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I ignored that, going up to where Aurora stood wrapping some things and placing them in a box. I wrapped my arms around her again and kissed the side of her neck, moving to her shoulder.

“Why are you buzzing?” Aurora asked, giggling.

“You can feel that too?” I asked, raising my brows at her. “I thought it was just me.”

She shook her head. “You are impossible.” She laughed as she pulled away from me to grab some more items. “Just answer it.”

I pulled my phone from my pocket. “Hello.”

“Dylan, it’s Thomas. Are you able to meet me at the arena in an hour?”

“Uh, can we make it an hour and thirty?” I questioned. “Possibly longer?” I said, looking at my watch, trying to remember what time the ferry would be here.

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