Romance: Bears Seeking Bride: Double Trouble: A BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance Standalone Read Free Page B

should probably just go home.”
    “Ah, that’s no fun. Come on, you’re young.”
    “I am, but Chemistry is hard. I need to work on it. Do you want my notes from the class you missed, by the way?”
    “Nah, Lucas has it covered. Can I at least walk you to your car?”
    She nodded, “I would like that.”
    They walked slowly - David didn’t have any sense of urgency at any time. With her short legs, Sabrina preferred to walk faster to offset her small stride. She had to slow down in order to match his speed. Eventually, they arrived at her car.
    “Well, thanks again,” she said awkwardly, not sure what else to say.
    “You’re very welcome, Sabrina,” he smiled.
    He then leaned in slowly, giving her more of a chance to pull away if she wanted to, and kissed her. This time, it felt more natural, less rushed. His lips still felt soft and warm, but his mouth tasted better. She couldn’t taste the cheap beer on his breath.
    “I hope,” he said softly, “you let me take you out again. Can I have your number?”
    “Yes,” she replied, then repeated her number for him to enter into his phone.
    He kissed her once more and went on his way. She sighed, wondering if she should even go to the show with Lucas. Then again, there was vulnerability about him missing from David.
    Though David played the game well, being with him felt a little superficial; still, he sure could kiss. When Lucas called her to see if he could pick her up for the show, she decided to go through with it. Why not?

 
     
    VI.
     
    Lucas arrived on time to the minute. Sabrina had worried lateness would be a family trait, but it seemed Lucas didn’t have the same laissez faire personality as his brother.
    “Is your roommate coming?” he asked after arriving.
    “She said she and her boyfriend may show up later,” Sabrina answered with a shrug. “They were going out to dinner or something.”
    “That’s probably better. I invited some friends too just in case, but they are all going to a party.”
    “Is your brother doing that too?” She hoped he was.
    “Oh yeah. If there’s a party, he’s there. Shall we go?”
    “We shall.”
    Lucas moved faster than David and appeared to be more mindful toward his surroundings and Sabrina. He asked if she’d like to go to dinner and offered several suggestions for her to choose from. At the Thai restaurant she’d chosen (and had wanted to go to for some time), he didn’t order for her and even asked what she thought would be good for him as that he’d “never eaten Thai food before.”
    He made pleasant conversation and didn’t stare at her throughout the meal. He, of course, did make eye contact, but it wasn’t the same as when she went out with David.
    They walked to the show - which was in an outside venue downtown near the restaurant - and seemed to be hitting it off. Lucas was funny and smart, though sometimes his pretentiousness did come out. Still, he appeared warmer than he ever had. She actually enjoyed his company.
    “So, who is it that’s playing?” she asked as they waited for the music to start.
    “My friend, Ben. I think he’s playing first, so if you don’t dig it, we can always leave after his set,” he responded. “The other bands are supposed to be good though too.”
    “Ah, okay. I’m sure it will be good then.”
    The music started, and it turned out Ben was a very good musician. The music was groovy and easy to dance to. With Lucas being so stiff normally, Sabrina was surprised when he actually started to dance, bringing her in to dance with him. He had a good sense of rhythm, and when he put his hands on her waist to dance closer with her, she felt a surge of electricity flow through her body.
    “Hey! There you are!” Delia said, breaking them apart with surprise. “I thought I saw you, but I couldn’t believe you were dancing!”
    “Oh, you must be Sabrina’s roommate,” Lucas stuck out his hand to shake. “Is it Delia? I believe we went to high school