“Won’t you please join me?” she asked innocently. Although I knew it was far from innocent.
“I don’t think that’s a very good idea. Are you hungry? Maybe I could make you a sandwich or something.”
She tilted her head to the side and watched me. “Why isn’t it a good idea?”
Jerking my chin up at her, I kept my eyes locked on hers. “You’re naked under there.”
“Have you never seen a naked woman before? Don’t tell me you’re a virgin. Your voice…” Abruptly she stopped and turned back to the doors. “I’m ready to go now.”
“On it.” I was happy to get away from her line of questioning. Slipping passed her, I made my way to unlock the cover and pull it back. Steam rose from the water into the cold night air. Halfway back to the house, Gabi cracked the door open and peeked out. “Is it ready?”
“All ready.” I answered indicating the area with steam filling the air. I met her underneath the roofed part of the back porch that was protected from the ice. “Hang on to me again. It’s pretty slick on the concrete and bricks.”
“Ice storms suck,” she muttered right before one foot slipped out from under her. Wrapping my other arm around her waist, I righted Gabi and held her steady.