Hide & Seek. Samantha Hunter

used to anyone noticing things like that. Or being so sweet.”

      “I’m sorry I didn’t have time to cook anything.” He meant that more than she could know.

      “This is great. I don’t always eat breakfast. Much of the stuff I buy goes to waste, so it’s nice to share it with someone.”

      They sat, and suddenly the easy banter disappeared, and things felt a little awkward. Nathan wasn’t sure what changed. They silently ate their breakfast. Finally, Jennie’s shoulders sagged, and a sigh escaped her lips.

      “What’s wrong, Jen?”

      “Nothing…I don’t know. It’s been amazing, last night, now, sitting here with you, but—”

      “Too much too fast?”

      “I don’t know. I like being with you. I want this, but I’m not sure I can promise you anything more than this, Nathan. And we should make that clear before things get any more…involved.”

      “Why? Are you secretly married? A CIA spy or something?”

      She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. Had he stumbled too close to the truth?

      “No, nothing that dramatic. I never planned on getting seriously involved with anyone, and that hasn’t changed.”