Page 67 of Lost Track

It wasn’t like Sabine had experienced a huge heartbreak.

Not really.

Just a bunch of tiny fractures that over time had made her heart a little more sensitive to rejection.

Which was weird because when she thought about Dave and how he saw the world and the people around him, she just knew… If he ever loved her, it would be different.

Different from what anyone else knew of love. It would be confounding and hectic and absurd.

It was best if she never found out what different love felt like.

CHAPTERTEN

YOU

SABINE

“That A+ was a short-lived victory.” Piper slouched into her chair.

“We get to build on it. And they’re letting you play, right?”

“Yeah.” Piper perked up a bit. “I made two three pointers in last night’s game.”

“That sounds impressive,” Sabine replied with a smile.

Piper rolled her eyes. “You really need to learn more about basketball.” She straightened up in her chair. “Especially if you’re hanging out with Sunshine now.”

“You call him Sunshine, huh?” Sabine asked, packing up her binder.

“Eh. I go back and forth.” Piper closed her laptop. “But seriously. Basketball. Go to a game. Turn on ESPN occasionally.”

Sabine put on her coat. “You think there’s going to be a pop quiz?” she teased.

“No. But it’s important to take an interest in your partner’s hobbies.” Piper’s electric blue eyes widened like she just realized what she’d said. “You know what? Never mind. I’m sure you know what you’re doing.”

Sabine opened her mouth to ask at least three questions when Dave came into the lounge.

“Hey, should we have a study session?” he asked.

It had been a whole week since he’d brought up her helping him get his GED. She’d gotten the information she needed and texted him to let him know they could start whenever he wanted.

He said he’d get back to her.

And a week had passed and he hadn’t brought it up.

Until now.

“I would love to do that, but it’s grocery day. I have to go shopping. And then go home and make dinner.” Kara would be proud of her for not rearranging her day to accommodate Dave. No matter how much she wanted to.

“I like groceries,” Dave said. “Do you need company?”

She flicked her eyes to Piper who was trying to watch them while also packing up her own stuff.

“I don’tneedcompany, but I wouldn’t mind it.”

He grinned and shoved his hands into the front pocket of his hoodie and his expression changed. First it was thoughtful, then excited, then downright mischievous.

She eyed him and waited for Piper to clear out before she lifted her chin at him. “You look like you have a secret.”

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