Page 53 of As a Last Resort
“I really don’t think we need to call an ambulance,” I heard a faint voice say.It was velvety and made me feel warm all over.I heard some shuffling.
“Patrick just took the boat out.I say we give him a few minutes and if he doesn’t wake up, I’ll call one for him.”
I blinked my eyes and stared up into the most beautiful eyes I’d ever seen.They kind of sparkled.Had they always been that color?
“Yes.”She smiled.
Was that out loud?
I tried to sit up.
“No, no, no, stay down.You hit your head pretty good.”She was cradling my head in her lap.
She was so pretty.And smelled so good.She giggled and leaned down toward me, “I think you hit your head harder than we thought.”
I whispered back, “I think you’re prettier than you think.”
“You’re quite charming after a head injury.Does it hurt?”
“Your eyes are glittery.”
“Glittery?Oooh, that sounds fun.”
“And your eyelashes are really pretty,” I whispered.
“Well, that’s a new one, Casanova.”Josie’s face appeared above me.“How many fingers am I holding up?”
“Two.And the president doesn’t matter.”
“Great.You stay down,” Josie ordered.“I’ll be back with a mop.”
“I’m fine, really.”
After she walked out the door, I tried to sit up.
“Samantha, don’t let him get up,” she called from outside.“He could have a concussion.”
“Well, since I have you captive in my lap, let me take this moment to thank you profusely for coming to my rescue.”
“You were in grave danger.You were lucky I was so close.”My eyes felt heavy again.
“I would have been sucked into the bubble vortex, never to be seen again, if it weren’t for your quick bubble production exorcism skills.”She bit her lip, holding back a smile.
“I would’ve been sad.If you got sucked into the bubble vortex, I’d come with you.”
“I think I’d like that,” she whispered as I closed my eyes.
17
SAMANTHA
IVY:so did u kiss him
ME:He was incapacitated on my floor.
Highly inappropriate.
IVY:just asking if you took advantage of the situation
