Page 48 of Twice as Tempting

Chapter 16

When Damian arrived exactly thirty minutes later, Kelly was in the kitchen, rummaging in her cupboards for something to eat. She held up a box of spaghetti noodles and a bag from the freezer that contained all the ingredients for a chicken stir-fry. “Either of these sound appealing?”

Damian glanced from one to the other and said, “Or we could just order a pizza."

Kelly couldn’t locate the carry-out menu fast enough, and after she called in their order, they moved into the living room. Damian made himself comfortable on one end of the couch, and she took the opposite end, tucking her bare feet underneath her. Kelly had changed into a simple knit skirt and a tank top,and because she hadn’t had much time, she had thrown her hair into a high ponytail. She felt comfortable and relaxed, and it was obvious that Damian did too.

“So, what do you want to do?” Damian asked, keeping his expression neutral for a change.

“I thought we could play some games,” she answered.

“What kind of games?”

“Some ‘get to know each other better’ games.”

Damian looked at her suspiciously. “Such as?”

“Have you ever played Would You Rather?”

“Is it a dirty game?”

“No!”

“Well, then I probably haven’t played it.”

“That was my idea, so if you don’t like it, why don’t you suggest something?”

“Ok. I’d rather just have us ask each other whatever we want to know. There’s no reason to play a game.”

“Fine. You can start.”

“Question one. Where is your ideal vacation destination and why?”

“Wow, that’s a good one! Are you sure you haven’t played this kind of game before?”

“Just answer the question.”

“I would choose Hawaii, because I’ve never been there and the pictures make it look so beautiful. Plus, I love warm weather and beaches, so it would be the perfect place for me.”

“Noted. Your turn.”

“Since that was such an excellent question, I’ll ask you the same thing.”

“Easy. Alaska, because I like wide open spaces with plenty of places to get lost in.”

“Hmm.”

“Surprised?”

“Maybe a little. Did San Diego have places like that?”

It looked like a curtain had closed over Damian’s face, but he quickly collected himself. “I lived near the city there, but it was surrounded by mountains, so yeah.”

“So, no surfing for you?”

“Nah. Wasn’t my thing. I would rather hike through the mountains any day.”

“Hiking, huh?”