![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() His eyes are on me while we sit at a red light. “’Cause you're mine,” he says, cutting me off. ![]() “Because she wants to meet the new girl at the hardware store, or because-” “She’s supposed to work at the hospital today, but knowing my mom she won’t be able to help herself and she’ll show up tonight to see you.” He gives me a half-smile, like you know how moms are. I knew his parents owned the hardware store, but I hadn’t really thought about meeting them. “Okay.” I push a lock of hair behind my ear. We get to leave early, and I’m grateful it will give me more time to work before I need to get home. He pulls out of the school parking lot and heads towards the hardware store. “I have a feeling my mom might show up tonight,” Ren says, glancing over at me from the driver’s seat. When I pick her up and put her in the truck, I give her a quick kiss. Taking her hand, I pull her from the room, and we stop by my locker to grab out coats before heading out to my Jeep. “You’re amazing.” I look into her eyes when I say it and see her blush again. “Wow, that’s incredible,” I say, and I mean every word of it. It’s so lifelike, I feel like it could climb off the paper. I walk over to where Lily is sitting and see the breathtaking sketch she’s drawn. I look forward to the next class.” She gives my paper a cursory glance before the bell rings and everyone packs up. “My dear, you have an extraordinary talent. ![]()
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