Chapter 7
The next night James found Sarah in the library huddled over one of the study desks, a stack of books beside her. She was so intent on her reading she didn’t notice him when he pulled out a chair and sat down.
“Hello, Sarah,” he said.
Her head jerked up and her mouth opened. As he looked at her lips all he could think about was how much he wanted to kiss her, but she didn’t look like she wanted to be kissed then. He pressed the idea aside, though he didn’t want to.
“Jennifer can help you,” she said, turning back to her book. “I’m on my break.”
“I don’t need help. I just wanted to say hello.”
Sarah smiled. It was the same smile he remembered, full, soft, joyful. Again, those lips. She leaned back in her chair and watched him, studying him, as if she were trying to decide whi
