Hot Nights in Savannah (Hot Summer Series) by Sarah Jane Hartgrove Read Free Book Online Page B

of bottles and glasses.  At each corner of the bar was a wooden
column that reached up to a large lit globe at the ceiling.  The base of the
columns underneath the bar was wider and was made up of what appeared to be
original bricks from a building.  The brick masonry was shaped like a barrel. 
Brian found two seats and pulled out a green cushioned bar chair for
Stephanie.  When they both were seated, a bartender came to get their order.
    “What can I get for you
tonight?” He set down 2 coasters for their drinks. 
    “Would you like an
appetizer with our drinks?”  Brian asked Stephanie as he picked up a menu that
was nearby. 
    “Sure, that sounds
great.  Can I have a Long Island Iced Tea please?” Stephanie asked the
bartender. 
    “And I’ll have a beer
on draft.” Brian opened the menu and placed it between them. 
    “Coming up.  I’ll get
your order for your appetizer when I bring your drinks.”  The bartender walked
away.
    “What do you like?”  
Brian asked as they were scanning the menu in the ‘starters’ section.
    “I’m not a picky
eater.  I like just about anything.  I’m kind of in the mood to try something
new.”  Stephanie said with a shy smile. 
    “Have you ever had
Shrimp and Grits?  It’s a famous dish in Savannah.”  Brian pointed to the
selection on the menu.
    Stephanie read the
description and looked up.  “It sounds interesting and different.  Let’s get
that.” 
    When the bartender came
back and placed their drinks on the coasters he asked if they were ready to
order.  “Good selection,” he said as he touched the screen of a nearby computer
to place their order.  “It should be out in 10 minutes.”
    While they waited,
Brian took a drink of his cold beer and turned toward Stephanie.  “So how long
have you been teaching?”
    “This is my 2 nd year.  Both in 3 rd grade.”  Stephanie sipped her Long Island Iced
Tea.
    “What do you do during
the summer?”  Brian was trying to think of a plan for them to spend more time
together this summer.
    “Last summer I worked
at a summer camp for kids with disabilities.  I’m on the schedule to work there
this summer but it won’t be until the end of July.”     Stephanie loved working
at the camp.  Each child brought a smile to her face. 
    Their food arrived and
the bartender set it down between them.  The Shrimp and Grits were in a large
bowl with 2 spoons and came with a side of onion rings.  Brian took one of the
spoons and scooped out a portion of grits with a shrimp on top.  He blew the
steaming hot food a few times and offered the spoon to Stephanie.  Brian held
the spoon as her luscious lips closed around the spoon.  As Brian watched her
mouth, his dick began to get hard.  He was thinking about those beautiful lips
around his shaft. 
    Stephanie closed her
eyes and savored the flavor in her mouth.  The grits were creamy and had a spicy
kick to it.  She chewed the shrimp and swallowed.  Reaching for her glass, she
took a drink to wash it down. 
    “Well, do you like
it?”  Brian was waiting anxiously for her response.  He couldn’t explain it but
for some reason he wanted her to like this local dish.
    “I love it.  It’s such
an assortment of flavors.  I can taste cheese, garlic, and the shrimp.  The
spicy kick adds to it even more.”  Stephanie took the other spoon and got
another bite. 
    “It’s a creole
seasoning that gives it a little heat.  I’m glad you like it.”  Brian began to
eat from the other side of the bowl.  They ate together in a comfortable
silence.  Just as they finished, the hostess came and said their table was
ready.  She placed their drinks on a tray and led them to a small table near
the back. 
    As Stephanie walk
through the restaurant she couldn’t help but notice the artwork hanging on the
walls.
    “I really like the
artwork.  Are they from local artists?”  Stephanie studied the framed art on
the walls closest to her