Bylines & Deadlines. Kimberly Vinje

true,” he said and took her hand. “You have a gift.” She looked at her hand in his. His hand was so big it swallowed hers.

      “I think I should warn you I’m not very good at relationship stuff,” she edged closer to him. He leaned into her.

      “Neither am I. Maybe we can learn together.” His voice was deep and soothing.

      “This is totally unexpected,” she said smiling. “But, I think I want to see where this goes.” His smile grew wider. He leaned in to kiss her.

      “You’ve made me a happy man,” he said and kissed her again.

      “Will this impact my job?” she asked nervously wondering if she had made the correct decision. He sighed, and she thought she knew the answer.

      “It should, but not right now. We’ll take things slow and deal with office policy when we have to.”

      “Won’t you get into trouble if the publisher finds out?”

      “Let me deal with it when the time comes,” he added. “For now, we’re just getting to know each other better. No harm in that.” She smiled weakly.