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Randy frowned. Because I didn t like seeing another mans hands on you. Anymore than you would
like seeing another woman s hands on me.
Yes, but I trust you.
He sighed. I trust you as well. In more ways than you know. Otherwise, I wouldn t have told you
everything that I have about what happened between Lila and myself. You know things that other
people don t.
Shock traveled through her. I do?
He nodded. You do. I care about you more than I think I can ever get you to understand, Kristen,
but we can t continue like this. It isn t fair to either of us to only get fifty percent when we both
deserve a hundred.
He sighed with aggravation. This is driving me insane. I m trying to be patient, Kristen, but I
needed to know if we are going to be together all the way or not.
He reached across the truck and took her hand in his. I just need to know that you want a
relationship with me as much as I want one with you. I need to know that you are going to fight for
me the way I m fighting for you.
Kristen closed her eyes. Randy was saying everything that she wanted to hear, and he was backing it
up with his action. When she thought about it, he was right. He had been giving her everything that
he had, but she wasn t doing the same in return. She was dragging her feet with him, and she
couldn t remember why. Yes, Randy broke up with her for a stupid reason, but they had been
young. She could have handled things differently than she did. She could have fought for Randy, but
she hadn t. Her eyes popped open. Why didn t I fight for Randy? Kristen groaned. All this time she
wanted to place the blame for the fallout of their relationship on Randy, but she could have done
things differently as well. It wasn t fair for her to continue to hold him accountable when she was
just as guilty. As the realization struck her, she shook her head. Well she did want Randy, and she
always had. This time she was willing to fight for him.
She glanced over at him. His intense gaze was on her. She sighed. You are right, Randy. It isn t fair
to either of us to only go at this halfheartedly. I also realized something else tonight when I was
dancing with Todd. She gave his hand a light squeeze. Your touch is the only one that I want, the
touch I crave, the touch I need.
A slow smile spread across his face, and he leaned closer to her. Does this mean we are going
steady?
She laughed. I don t think they have called it that since the sixties, but yes we are going steady.
Good. I promise you won t regret it.
His lips came down on hers, and she opened her mouth to him. A short time later, he pulled back.
I promise you will never regret this. Now let s get back inside because I love the feel of you in my
arms, and I plan to have you in them all night.
She didn t have time to respond before he backed away and climbed out of the truck. Her thoughts
were racing as he led her back inside. Randy was true to his word because he tugged her onto the
dance floor. A slow song was on, and he gathered her close. She rested her head on his shoulder and
enjoyed his embrace. Unfortunately, it didn t last long because the slow song went off and a fast
song came on. The floor cleared some, but most people stayed on the floor. Randy leaned back and
looked at her with a wicked grin.
Do you remember our old moves?
Kristen nodded. There was no way in the world she could forget dancing with Randy. It had been
something they had in common and something they had done a lot of. They had even won a few
dance contests together. Before she could say anything, Randy spun her out and drew her back in.
She emitted a breathless laugh.
I just had to test you to make sure.
He spun her out again, and they continued around the dance floor. After a few times around the
dance floor, she realized most of the attention was on her and Randy.
The song was about to end and she took a deep breath right as Randy took her into a continuous
spin. After all the times they danced together she knew what to do. When the song ended, he
brought her into him and stopped. There was a lot of applause, but the music resumed, and
everyone began dancing again. She had missed this. Until this exact moment she hadn t realized just
how much. Being back here with Randy made her happy.
She leaned back and looked at him a little winded. I don t know about you, but I need a break.
He nodded and led the way off of the dance floor. Keirra and Eric were sitting at their table. Kristen
felt her eyes widen when she saw her sister laugh at something Eric said. She had never seen Keirra
amused by anything Eric said. To mention Eric s name was enough to make her sister frown. She
walked up to the table, and then took a seat next to Keirra.
Keirra smiled at her. The two of you looked good out there.
She grinned. To be honest, I am surprised I remembered all of the old moves.
Randy sat down next to her taking a deep breath. It was like we never stopped dancing.
Kristen laughed. I know.
He stood. I am going to go and get some punch. Would you ladies like any?
They all said yes, so Eric stood up to go with him. Once the two men were out of ear shot Kristen
turned to look a Keirra. So what is going on between you two?
Keirra shook her head. Nothing. Just being nice.
Kristen s eyebrows rose. Oh, is that all?
Keirra laughed. What can I say?
Kristen leaned forward to whisper. You can say Eric is the finest man you have ever seen, and you
are interested in him.
Keirra reached out and took her sister s hand in hers. There was sincerity in her gaze when she
spoke. How about it is Friday night, and I am here to have a good time, and Eric just so happens to
be the person I m having fun with.
Kristen sat back and smiled. Okay, I can go for that tonight.
Her sister had come a long way, and she didn t want to ruin any of the progress. Having Keirra in
the same room with Eric for more than five minutes without an argument ensuing was close to a
miracle. She didn t care because Keirra was happy. Come to think of it, so was she.
Chapter Thirteen
Kristen smiled while she watched Randy work on Wade s bike. They were in the backyard, and
Randy had been on his knees for fifteen minutes trying to repair the bike Wade had wrecked with
daredevils antics. She wasn t going to pretend she hadn t almost had a massive coronary when Wade
jumped the curb, especially when he teetered to the side. Before he right himself, she had been
certain she was going to have to make an unplanned trip to the emergency room. It seemed Wade
had done this several times before. She was tempted to let the bike remain in the state it was in but
Wade loved the bike. Now she was glad Randy had strapped the bike helmet, knees and elbow pads
on Wade. After what she had seen him do earlier he might need more padding. She couldn t recall
her or her sister s being so adventurous. Well okay maybe Keirra had been because of her tomboy
streak, but her sister had never pulled any daredevil antics on her bike. She and Wade handed him
every tool he called out.
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