Blame it on the Stars (The Blame Game) by Jamie Hill Read Free Book Online

looked at his watch. “I guess it already is Sunday. I really have to go.”
    “ Can I see you tomorrow?” she asked softly.
    H e hugged her to him. “Most definitely. How about I call you after church? Maybe you can take me for a ride in your sports car. ”
    She walked him to the door . “I miss you already.”
    He gave her one last kiss goodnight.
    “Oh, here.” She reached for his sweater off her coat rack.
    He winked at h er. “No hurry.”
    S he pulled it back.
    “ Sleep tight.” He shut the door.
    Catlin leaned up against it. She’d been trying to give a name to the feeling that had formed in the pit of her stomach, and spread through her veins like warm oil. Now she could put her finger on it. It was love.

 
    Chapter Four
     
    Catlin was awakened by the phone early the next morning. “Hello,” she mumbled.
    “ Did I wake you?” Steve’s voice was music to her ears.
    “ Yes. But it’s okay. Talking to you makes it easier to pretend you’re still here.”
    “ If I was still there, what would I be doing?”
    “ Well,” she thought about it. “Seeing as your side of the bed is cold, you must be out making me breakfast.”
    He laughed. “I’m so thoughtful, that way.”
    “ Mmm...” Catlin stretched. “The pillow smells like you. It makes me wish you were back here.”
    “ You and me both. I don’t suppose you could hold that position until noon?”
    “ Sorry. I’m afraid you’re going to have to woo me all over again.”
    “ It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it.”
    Catlin chuckled . “Speaking of wooing me, which by the way is a euphemism for what you did so nicely last night—“
    “Really?” his voice was teasing. “I had no idea that ’s what you were referring to.”
    She laughed. “Would you let me get through this, please? I should have said something last night , but I got a bit caught up with everything. Anyway, I’m on the pill, so we probably don’t need the extra protection.”
    “No biohazard suit? Excellent! That thing was inconvenient and I could see it cramping my style in the future.”
    “Pretty sure of yourself, there, buddy?”
    “I wasn ’t until last night. Now I’m feeling rather confident, and randy . One night with you was not enough. I need more, and I need it soon. You said something about a ride in your car?”
    Her heart soared. “Oh yeah. That, and much, much more. So tell me again where to pick you up?”
    “ You mean Jetta didn’t tell you?” he teased.
    “ Not the address, no. Care to share?”
    “ I would share anything with you. 2700 Jefferson. Know where that is?”
    “ Hoo boy, do I ever. Got to wash the car just to drive down that street!”
    “ You’re goofy. I’d better go. See you around noon?”
    “ Most definitely.” She hung up the phone. She lay there for a while, but knew she couldn’t get back to sleep. She decided that since she was up, maybe she would go to church.
    Catlin showered, and fixed her hair and make-up. Then she stood at the closet and pulled out one dress after another. She finally settled on a conservative navy blue number, and put it on.
    She hummed as she drove to church , wondering how long the intensely good mood she was in could last.
    Standing in the back of church, Catlin spied Jetta and Jim, sitting directly behind Steve, Dana and David. She started up the aisle. She stopped to smile at the Crafts, and then stood next to the pew Steve’s family sat in.
    He glanced at her and his face lit up. “Scoot over.” He nudged Dana.
    Dana grinned at Catlin, and nudged David. “Scoot over,” she whispered. David looked over at Catlin, shook his head and smirked. Grudgingly, he moved down.
    Catlin sat next to Steve. “Hi,” she whispered.
    “ I’m so happy to see you!” He kissed her cheek.
    Jetta leaned forward. “Hey now. None of that.”
    Catlin smiled back at her . “Shh!” she muttered, and beamed at Steve.
    He reached for her hand, and held it in his lap. Steve whispered,