Tonight The World Dies by Amber White Read Free Book Online Page B

“What the hell boy?” Brennan said.
    “I’m not your type, I’m not inflatable.” I smiled sweetly up at him.
    Bobby, Billie, and Sully all laughed. Brennan hid a snicker.
    “That’s no way to talk to a lady.” Brennan said. “Apologize to her.”
    “Sorry Ma’am.” He mumbled.
    “Thank you.” I sipped my lemon-aid. Billie high fived me under the table.
    Dean joined us quickly, all of us squeaky clean and sipping our ice cold drinks. For a moment, I almost forgot it was the end of the world, and we just happened upon some nice people who were offering us a place to stay as we made our way across the country on vacation. Almost.
    “If you’ll excuse me, there’s some work I need to attend to downstairs. Would you lend me a hand Brennan?” Bobby said, rising from his chair.
    “Sure thing.” Brennan said, following him out of the room.
    “So, pretty lady. You seeing anyone?” Andy asked.
    “If you are asking if I am currently in a romantic relationship with someone, the answer is no.” I couldn’t help being a bit of a smartass.
    “It’s the end of the world and our time here shouldn’t be wasted by being alone.”
    “If you ask me to have sex, the end of your world is happening sooner than anticipated.” I said.
    “Come on sweetheart, have a little fun with me. I could teach you things you’ve never even dreamed of.” He said.
    “Why don’t you take a long walk off a short pier? The lady has refused your futile mating attempts, so I suggest you give it up.” Sully said.
    I beamed at him. He winked back.
    “Why don’t you stay out of the conversation?” Andy said.
    “Why don’t you listen to my friend and stop hitting on me?” I said.
    Andy looked unperturbed, but stopped the annoying comments all the same.
    Dinner was wonderful. Stew made from scratch, with real corn bread, just like my mom used to make. Andy still flung the occasional flirtatious or suggestive comment at me, and I batted them away with ease. I impressed our hosts with my witty retorts and playful banter with my friends. Ok, so he shot sexual remarks at me, and I was a smartass about it, but at least I was able to keep Sully and Dean from starting a fight. I can image a better situation if I want to.
    “My husband and I have talked it over, and we would love for you to live with us. Young people such as yourselves should have a place to call home, one that you don’t have to worry about finding gas for. We could use the extra hands around here, and I’m sure you’d love to start having home cooked meals again.” Amy said after dinner, when all the plates had been cleared away.
    “We appreciate your offer, but I think we need time to think about it.” Sully answered.
    “Take your time dears; you’ll still be welcome here no matter what you decide.” Amy said.
     
     
     
    Chapter ten
     
    Elizabeth showed us to our rooms an hour later. It was well after dark, and everyone else had gone to bed when we gathered in Billie’s room to discuss what we wanted to do.
    “I say we take them up on their offer. I want a place to live out the rest of my life that isn’t the inside of a vehicle.” Billie said.
    “And if it turns out we don’t like it here, we can always leave.” Dean added.
    “What do you think, Jo?” Sully asked.
    I thought for a moment. “I don’t know. I’m hesitant to say yes, but I miss having a home and hot food. Do you realize tonight was the first night we’ve had real meat in over a month?”
    They nodded.
    “So why don’t we give them a try? We’ll stay for a few days and see how we like it here. If we don’t all agree to stay, then we leave without argument from those who don’t want to go.” Sully said.
    We talked for a little longer, unwilling to separate at night after we had spent so long sleeping together in cramped quarters. I was the first to stand, stretching, and head to my new room. I was petrified of waking up wrapped around Sully, like I wanted to. Billie and Dean