Page 60 of Promises We Meant to Keep

And as it just so happened, Kamryn was headed in that direction.

Walking outside was a breath of cold crisp air. Kamryn had forgotten just how much the wind wasn’t blocked out here by the trees. Not on this part of campus anyway. She really should have grabbed her winter jacket before leaving, but she’d completelyforgotten about it. Clenching her jaw and hunkering down against the wind, Kamryn walked briskly toward the humanities building.

She was just entering inside when she stopped short.

Was that…snow in the air?

Turning around and facing the way she’d come, Kamryn gazed in awe at the small flakes of snow that were carried on the wind and continued to fall around her. She stayed there, watching them, forgetting that the wind was cold and the air was biting. The longer she stayed, the more flakes fell. It was going to be white all around her by the time she headed out of the office that night.

“Perfect,” Kamryn whispered, a smile on her lips before she finally turned back around and headed inside.

The building was warm, especially compared to outside, and it gave it a stuffy feel that she couldn’t get rid of. Kamryn's fingers were freezing as she made her way up to the third floor where Elia’s office was. She was just about to step inside when she heard voices.

Frowning, Kamryn walked slowly and quietly to see who was talking. One voice was definitely Elia’s. Kamryn would recognize her voice anywhere. And the other sounded like a student. They lacked the confidence that came with age. Kamryn pressed her lips into a thin line and checked her watch. She really did have an hour in her schedule that was free, but that was supposed to be her lunch hour.

Elia, however, didn’t have that hour. Which meant she was going to be heading back into the classroom sooner than Kamryn wanted her too.

“Thanks, Dr. Sharpe!”

“You’re welcome,” Elia answered. “Come see me again if you’re still having issues with it.”

“Will do.”

Kamryn waited stoically as Bristol walked out of Elia’s small office, a backpack slung over her shoulder and her jacket hanging over her arm. She stopped short, eyeing Kamryn up and down before she plastered on a smile.

“Hi, Dr. Ogden.”

“Bristol,” Kamryn replied, nodding her head slightly. “It’s getting cold outside. If you’re headed out, you’ll want that jacket.”

“Right.” Bristol looked over her shoulder to find Elia standing at the entry to her door. “I didn’t realize you two had a meeting. We could have finished up earlier.”

Kamryn shook her head. “No, we didn’t have anything scheduled.” Kamryn flicked her gaze up to meet Elia’s and frowned slightly. That didn’t seem like a very happy look that she was receiving. Had she said something wrong? “I’ll see you at practice tomorrow, Bristol.”

“See you!” Bristol skipped a little as she walked down the hall.

When Kamryn faced Elia again, Elia nodded her head toward the inside of her office and then stepped in, leaving Kamryn alone in the hallway. This was a good thing, right? She did have actual business to discuss with Elia. This wasn’t just a personal call. Surely Elia would know that and be fine with the small interruption.

“Hey, I wanted to talk to you about the next meet,” Kamryn started as soon as she stepped inside and shut the door behind her.

Elia looked like she was going to object for a moment, her gaze lingering on the door that Kamryn had just shut before looking directly into Kamryn’s eyes. “You shouldn’t shut the door.”

“Why not?” Kamryn frowned and glanced at it before stepping away.

“So that everyone can see or hear what’s happening in here, so that there aren’t any questions.” Elia crossed her arms over her chest, leaned on the edge of her desk, and gave Kamryn a very pointed look.

“We’re two adults, Elia. I don’t think anyone is worried about what’s going on in here.”

“You might be surprised.” Elia still wasn’t giving up on this.

Kamryn pointed at the door. “Do you want me to open it?”

Elia waved her hand and shook her head. “What about the meet?”

“I’m not sure that Ethan should skip Info for Congress. He’s really good.”

“I know he is.” Elia didn’t move. “But he doesn’t like Info.”

“But he’s amazing at it.”

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