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eat?”
     
    “There is a diner on the east end of town that is open all night and they actually have excellent food and a great menu,” Jack told her. “You can ride with one of us or follow, it makes no matter to me.”
     
    “I’ll follow if that’s okay. I need to head home after and no reason to come back here since I live on the east side too.”
     
    Chance walked towards her bike. She avoided looking at Sylas during the brief exchange with Jack. She was unsure of the feelings he stirred in her. There was no doubt that redness had crawled up her neck and to her cheeks, and she didn’t want Sylas to see that. Sylas whistled – almost like a catcall.  That was enough to push away the blush.  Chance didn’t like being objectified.
     
    Sylas’ head was cocked slightly and he was smiling when she turned to face him again. That smile instantly brushed away her anger and turned her insides into mush.
     
    “Yes? Something wrong?”
     
    “Is that your ride?” He had a wide grin on his face. The question caught Jack’s attention, and he walked over.
     
    “Yes, why?”
     
    “You won’t believe me so I guess I better show you.” Sylas held out his hand to her. “Come with me?” Chance looked at the hand extended. She wanted to take it and show some trust, but it just wasn’t in her. Sylas seemed to understand and motioned for her to follow him.
     
    Jack laughed, a deep low rumble that could make anyone smile. “I don’t fucking believe it. Only you, Sy, only you!”
     
    Chance followed Sy, trying to figure out what was so funny. It wasn’t until Sy stopped and pointed to the other side of Jack’s ride that she figured it out. There, in all its glory sat the twin bike to hers. Only his was mostly all black to her chrome. Opposites, but the same bike. She started laughing with them, lost to Jack’s comments about “What were the odds?” and “It must be a sign!”
     
    Riding one after the other through the quiet streets, Chance took advantage of the crisp air and breathed in deeply. Lights from shop windows glistened on wet pavement, making this part of her world beautiful and serene. It wasn’t always like this, but when the moments came, who was she to ignore them.
     
    Spring had finally graced this area of the country and the flowers were in full bloom. Fragrant bushes of Roses and Azaleas in every color, Dogwoods in pink and white, Forsythia in yellow, and Wisteria in shades of lavender and purple. Tulips and Irises were in full bloom as well. This was her favorite of all the seasons and she hoped to have all these and more blooming on her property next year.
     
    Too soon they were at the diner and sitting at a four-top. She thanked the Goddess there was one open and available. She didn’t want to ruin the camaraderie with having to choose which male to sit beside in a booth. They were having a good time and they’d fought beside her, and still she was wary. She honestly didn't know these guys… yet.
     
    After a short perusal of the menu, they all chose steak and eggs. Hunger gnawed at her insides, grumbling loudly in protest. Jack and Sy found it quite humorous, and Chance could only blush with embarrassment.
     
    They chatted about bars and fights they experienced in the past and she sat listening intently while they talked and ate. Chance thought they sounded older than dirt, with all the tales they regaled her with, but she knew that wasn't possible. Both looked to be her age. Maybe they were adding in fights they witnessed? They claimed to have traveled all over the world, and she envied it.
     
    Chance added in a tale or two of her own, not giving away anything personal. She talked about her past to no one, and she wasn’t about to start now. That part of her life was over. It wasn't who she was now.
     
    Chance hadn’t laughed this much, since when? Never, is what it felt like and it probably was. It felt good and it felt right. She wanted more.
     
     
     
     

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