Page 119 of Old Habits

She shrugs. “There’s really not much left to do tonight and you two are bordering on so-cute-it’s-gross right now, so…” She waves her hands. “Go. Shoo. We’ll meet up here tomorrow night to make the finishing touches and then we’ll stay late to re-do the things that Sara doesn’t sign off on… which is always basically everything.”

I step away from the table. “Okay, sounds good.”

Will grins. “Thanks, Natalie.”

“You’re welcome, Will.” She smiles back and swings to the other end of the table to get started.

“Got everything?” Will asks me.

I check my pockets, feeling into my jacket for my wallet. “Yes,” I answer.

“Good.” He glances over my shoulder at Natalie with sly eyes. “So, what was that about a quickie?”

“Slow down, Will,” I tease. “Just because we are in high school again doesn’t mean it has to be like high school again.”

“Oof!” He winces with amusement. “Well played, Ross.”

I start walking toward the side doors. “Besides, I’d rather get my stuff before Hank gets home. It’ll be simpler that way.”

“No, you’re right.” He throws his arm around my neck and pulls me in to kiss my cheek. “I like to take my time anyway.”

“Oh, I know…”

“Getting grosser.”

We turn back to look at Natalie’s shaking head and I stick out my tongue at her as we exit outside.