Back in his bedroom, Logan removes a pair of boxers and a t-shirt from his dresser for her to wear when she finishes her bath.
Heading back to the kitchen he grabs her glass from the living room and refills it, placing it on the table for later.
As Logan waits for Avery to make her appearance, he is answering a few work emails when suddenly a text from Austin pops up.
Austin: Hey man, are you out? Have you seen Nikki?
Me: Naw man. I have Avery here so I don't know where Nikki is.
Austin: Let me know if you or Avery hears anything. I think I screwed up big time.
Me: I hope you find her. And I'll let you know if we hear anything.
Austin: Thanks. Oh and get laid!
Me: Eat a dick.
Austin: Fuck you! Later bro.
Me: Later
As Logan finishes his conversation, Avery stumbles into his kitchen, looking like a vision. Her cheeks redden as he gazes at her appreciatively. Never has Logan seen boxers and a t-shirt look so seductive – so entrancing.
"Dinners ready," he squeaks out, sounding like a pre-pubescent boy.
But I'll talk like that the remainder of the night if I receive the true and honest smile that currently graces her face.
"This looks great. Thank you. And your bath is a dream."
Holding the chair out for her, Logan slides her under the table once she plants herself on the seat.
"Well I'm glad I made a good investment; you're the first person to use it."
"Really? Why do you have it then if you don't take baths?"
"Do you really want the answer to that?" Logan says, chuckling under his breath. "In all seriousness, Al planned on flipping the house and reselling it to a family, but it sort of grew on me. Plus, Al lets me rent this thing for pennies."
"It's adorabl
e; what I've seen of it anyway. Do you still flip homes?
"I try to fit it in when I can. Austin finds a property and when I have time, I help or I invest. We've made a pretty penny with all the newcomers that have flocked to our town. His entire family helps out, really."
"That's so neat. And to have the whole family involved."
"They're a great group. I'd love to introduce you sometime. Austin's parents are like the parents I never had."
She nods her head as she finishes off her plate of alfredo.
"This was great, Logan. Thank you."
"You're welcome, I was happy to do it. What do you want to do now? Watch some television? A movie?"
A look crosses Avery's face. One Logan can't decipher, so he holds his breath, waiting for her response.
"Logan, can you…” She fumbles for words for a moment. “Would you just hold me? Please?"
"I would be happy to, sweetheart. Let's go. I'll clean this up in the morning."