Page 10 of Indiscretion

“Lily has me running a million errands today,” Ben said. “I’ll be out of your hair as soon as we’re done eating, so you’ll be able to crash in peace for a while.”

“Thanks.”

He chuckled, looking at my black eye. “I can’t believe a girl kicked your ass.”

“It was dark. She got one punch in.”

Ben stuffed a forkful of pancake into his mouth. “Naomi’s cute, isn’t she?”

“Lily hears you calling another woman cute, we’re going to be wearing matching purple eyeshadow, my friend.”

“I’m getting married, not going blind.”

“She’s cute, but not my type.”

Ben’s forehead wrinkled. “What about her isn’t your type?”

“She’s got a dog.”

“Since when do you hate dogs?”

“I don’t. But having a dog or a cat or even a damn goldfish takes commitment. My new type is anyone who doesn’t get attached easily. Easy come, easygo.”

“You have a damn tortoise. Those things live so long, it’s alifetimeof commitment.”

“I got Sheldon when I was nine. I didn’t know shit back then. Naomi’s dog isn’t that old.”

“So you’re regressing to your college days, a new girl every semester?”

“Maybe.” I ran a hand through my hair. “I was happy then. Besides, Naomi’s high maintenance, and I’m done with that.”

“How do you know she’s high maintenance?”

“Lace pajamas, mud masks, and she got apinkcast at the hospital. Her dog has a rhinestone collar.”

Ben grinned. “She’s also vegan. I guess she does have a little Elle Woods in her.”

“Who?”

“Seriously? It’s a character from a movie Lily has watched like a dozen times.Legally Blonde.”

“Did someone just sayLegally Blonde?” The screen door creaked open, and Lily walked into Ben’s cabin, smiling.

“Good morning, my lovely bride-to-be.” My buddy hammed it up with a big, goofy smile.

I rolled my eyes. “Morning, Lil.”

“What are you doing up so early, Dawson?” She walked to the table and kissed my cheek. “I thought you weren’t getting in until the middle of the night, so I figured you’d still be sleeping.”

“Things didn’t go exactly as planned.”

My very-whipped buddy put down his fork, pushed back his chair from the table, and patted his knees. Lily giggled as she climbed onto his lap and proceeded to plant kisses all over his face.

“Ugh,” I groaned. “I’m eating over here.”

“Dawson had an interesting evening.” Ben grinned. “He met Naomi…”

Lily’s eyes widened and a smile took over her face. “I knew you two would either hate each other or wind up humping.”

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