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long-term relationship with a white guy in college. Though nothing had come of it, she’d long since made it clear that she had no problem ‘tasting the rainbow,’ as she put it. “Besides, who the hell are you trying to convince here, anyway? Sounds to me like dude made it clear that he intends to see you again, and you’re scared to death.”
    Callie leaned against the magazine rack, her head down as she tried to collect her thoughts. “Look, Tonya, he’s nice, you know, but I don’t think he’s interested in me that way.”
    Tonya snorted. “All heterosexual men are interested in all women that way.”
    Callie demurred. “No, I think he just sees me as a way to occupy his time while he’s exiled to Alabama.”
    “Exiled?” Tonya raised her brows.
    “Oh yeah, that’s right, I haven’t told you his story yet, have I?” When Tonya shook her head no, Callie slumped down on the bench in front of the magazine rack. Tonya joined her, and Callie relayed the information Bryan had shared during lunch.
    “So you see now why I’m pretty sure that he’s just looking for a friend, maybe somebody to hang out with while he’s down here. I mean, this guy has stables of long-legged blondes at his disposal. Can you see him taking up with a skinny, nappy-headed black girl from North Alabama?” Callie asked.
    It was just too scary to contemplate the idea that there could be anything more than that with Bryan. Rock stars, especially ones with more than a passing acquaintance with drugs, were way out of her realm of experience. Their lifestyle, while glamorous and exciting, had always seemed sleazy to her. Fame couldn’t be all that terrific, she reasoned, or there wouldn’t be so much substance abuse and other bizarre behavior. Of course, Bryan had been emphatic that he wasn’t into that scene. But he had used in the past. In all honesty, she’d have to admit that she was drawn somewhat to the thrill of it all. Of course, it didn’t hurt that all that excitement came in such a hot package.
    Tonya stood up and began straightening the magazine rack. She was astounded that her conservative friend had not run screaming for the hills when Bryan disclosed his association with drugs and a wild L.A. lifestyle. Callie was usually not one to get involved with anything she couldn’t control, and fame seemed to thrive on chaos. She wondered if Callie had any idea how much the fact that she hadn’t cut him off immediately betrayed her interest in much more than a friendship. Tonya never ceased to be amazed that Callie, so savvy in anything pertaining to business, had absolutely no inkling as to how to deal with men. Even worse, she didn’t even notice when one indicated in every way possible that he was smitten with her. Telling her any better now would probably only make matters worse. She’d never believe it, and it would probably only increase her resistance to Bryan. If nothing else, she would enjoy her friend’s reaction when Bryan began pursuing her in earnest. In a small town, you had to take your entertainment where you could find it, and even if Callie was right, this would definitely be amusing to watch.
    She casually dusted her hands together. “It’s confusing all right, but I still think the boy is interested in you. I think in a month’s time he could’ve found women all over Maple Fork to hang with if he was so inclined. After all, it’s not like we don’t have long-legged blondes here, you know. But then again, I guess only time will tell.”

Chapter 4
    True to his word, Bryan continued to make his presence known at Books and So Forth. He seldom missed a day taking Callie to lunch or if it was a busy day, he’d slip in through the back door and bring both of them a meal from one of the local restaurants. He was convenient to have around, especially on days when they received large shipments of books. Stocking the shelves was backbreaking work, and Bryan had more strength and stamina than either of