Second Chance Summer (Chance Series, #1) Read Online Free PDF Page B

“The person I want disappeared on me, and then when she finally came back, she did it again.”
    I breathe in. “Reese…”
    He turns his head. “Tell me about New York.”
    I don’t want to tell you about New York. I don’t want to tell you about anything that doesn’t involve your lips on mine, your hands on my skin, and your body against mine.
    “It’s… New York.” I shrug. “It’s different to here – a lot. It’s nice not to be known wherever I go. I’m just one of the crowd, just another person. Sometimes that’s all I need.”
    “To be unknown?”
    “To live without everyone knowing each time I buy a new bra? Yeah, pretty much.” I smile, and Reese returns it.
    “So you like it then? College.”
    “Yeah… Its hard work, but it’ll all be worth it in the end. Nothing in life comes easily, after all. If it’s worth it, it’ll happen.”
    “Wise words,” he teases.
    “Something to live by,” I correct. “What about you? What’ve you been doing the last year?”
    “Not much.” He shrugs. “Working, mostly. That and whatever plan Adam’s been cooking up.”
    I smirk at the mention of Adam’s name and take my glasses off. “I saw him getting cozy with Stacy last night. What’s that all about?”
    “Sex, as it always is.” Reese looks at me. “Y’know, I think he’s got a bit of a thing for Luce,” he adds.
    I grin, chewing the arm of my glasses. “That could be interesting. She’s had a thing for him since we were thirteen.”
    “No way?”
    “Way.” I nod my head once and get up, his closeness starting to stifle me. I walk over to the lake and sit on the wooden dock. My bare feet slip into the water warmed by the sun, and I lean back, closing my eyes. The sun is hot on my skin, and I smile, kicking my legs slightly as I realize just how much I’ve missed this weather. When I open my eyes, Reese is standing opposite me, topless.
    His tribal tattoo curves over his shoulder and down onto his bicep stopping an inch or two above his elbow. His body is lean but defined, all smooth, tanned skin with an obvious ‘v’ that drops well below his pants.
    My eyes crawl back up his torso to his face. His lips twitch, his eyes showing his amusement. Slowly, he walks around the lake toward me.
    I swallow, my stomach flipping. There’s a playful gleam in his eye that both excites and worries me. My eyes follow him until I have to turn my head to see him. I spin my body around as he closes in on me, not fully trusting him.
    “What’s the matter, Kia?” he asks. “Don’t you trust me?”
    “I would be a fool if I said yes,” I reply slowly.
    “I’m only comin’ to sit next to you, baby. Don’t worry.” He flashes me a grin, dropping down next to me. His foot brushes mine underwater, and he leans back, putting a hand behind me.
    “I’ve heard that before.”
    I keep watching him. Watching the flick of his eyelashes as he blinks, the amused twitch of his lips, the tick in his cheek as he fights his smile. His eyes are dead set on mine, and time stretches between us. So many things unsaid; so many things to say, and so many that will never be said.
     
    “This water is cool,” he’d said as he innocently sat down next to me.
    “I’m sure it is,” I replied dryly, looking at the lake.
    “Really refreshing in this weather,” he went on, his eyes meeting mine. A spark flickered in the depths of his eyes, a spark riddled with mischief.
    “Don’t you even think about it, Reese Pembleton,” I warned, pointing at him. “I’m not dressed for swimmin’!”
    “Who mentioned swimming?” he asked, raising his eyebrows.
    “You might not have mentioned it, but I can see it in those damn eyes of yours. I’m warnin’ you!”
    “I was thinking more diving.” He grinned, grabbed my hands, and pulled me into the water with him. I screamed, kicking my way back to the surface.
    “You!” I growled, staring at him angrily. I shook out my hair, and he grinned again, gripping my