It was a bit chilly outside, but the sky
had cleared and the stars were out making it a nice night for a walk on the
boardwalk.
Wes and Janet followed Troy and Jasmine at
a respectable distance walking painstakingly slow. He was still astounded that
she allowed him to join her, although, he did suspect it had to do with her
father and her desire to somehow punish him. So she was using Wes, so what? At
least they were together.
Did he dare put his arm around her? He certainly
wanted to. Should he take hold of her hand? Would she rebuke even that tiny
gesture? Very likely, yes. As luck would have it, he saw her wrap her arms around herself
and shiver. He instantly pulled off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders.
Then, with only a moment’s hesitation slipped his hand around her waist.
“I should have gotten your coat,” he
said.
