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other side of the track.”
    Still unable to say anything else, I watched as she tipped her head back and poured a little on her chest before drinking. Watching her drink was the most sexual thing I have ever witnessed, not to mention all that water on her chest.
    Handing over the now empty bottle, Haley said, “Thanks, I needed the cool down.”
    I took the empty bottle and smiled, “No problem.”
    “What are you doing here, anyways?”
    I looked behind me to the football field, “I was just running some drills, to stay in shape. I can’t really run a football team with a beer belly.”
    “I suppose not,” she smiled.
    “Well, I better finish the last mile I have left. Thanks for the water.”
    Before she could turn away I asked, “Can I run with you? I mean I still need to do my cool down run.”
    “Depends, are you going to trip me or something?”
    “I wouldn’t do that.”
    “Are you sure? ‘Cause I think yesterday you would have.”
    I shifted uncomfortably, “Look, Haley, I owe you a big apology.”
    “For what?” she asked rubbing her hands together.
    “I was a jerk to you in high school.” Haley let out a flabbergasted snort. “Fine, I was a complete asshole, and I’m sorry.”
    Haley remained quiet for a few seconds, “It was years ago, Bentley. I’m over it, friends?”
    I stuck out my hand, “Friends.”
    As she put her delicate hand in mine, I felt a tingle. I looked into her eyes, and I knew she felt it too when she instantly stepped away.
    “Ah, I better go, Bentley. I want to grab a few things for the boys before they get to the farm.”
    I didn’t even have a chance to say anything before Haley was off running to the other side of the track.
     
     

     
     
    OH MY GOD, did I just flirt with Bentley? I did. I couldn’t run fast enough to the other side of the track. Once I opened my bag and pulled on my tank top, I looked over to see Bentley still watching me as I headed to the parking lot.
    Shit, what am I thinking? This man was so mean to me in high school. Every day it was something with him, or his posse. The more they teased me, the more weight I put on. It took me years to get over the feelings that were left behind. What pisses me off the most is he sees me today and acts as if none of it mattered. God, I hate him.
    I was so mad as I drove home I forgot to stop at the store and grab the few things I needed for the BBQ. I looked in Grams’ cupboards to see what she had, chips and homemade cookies, that’ll work. I went to the freezer and pulled out some hamburger to whip up some patties then I tossed a batch of dough in the bread maker before stepping outside to feed the dog on the porch. I could hear the trucks before I could see them. I snickered, “Boys.” I walked down the driveway to greet them.
    “Hey, boys,” I waved.
    “Hi, Haley,” I got back in unison, while they stayed in the trucks.
    “I was thinking that y’all could finish the fence while I work the flowerbeds and weed Grams’ garden.”
    “Sounds good to us,” JJ smiled.
    Travis leaned over the seat and slapped JJ’s shoulder, “Stop looking at her like that.”
    “What? She’s hot.”
    I blushed.
    “Well, you are.”
    “Thank you, JJ. Now you boys get to work and I’ll meet you at the pond this afternoon.”
    “Great,” said Cullen.
    As the boys slowly drove towards the barn I yelled out, “Could someone please grab some lawn chairs from the shop and throw them in Mack’s truck for the pond?” Cullen waved so I knew he heard me.
    I decided to start in the garden and dig out a few potatoes to make a potato salad. I was bending over, picking peas, when I heard a loud cough behind me. I jumped and my butt went straight into someone’s crotch. Then strong arms wrapped around my waist to keep me from falling forward into the dirt.
    “You okay?” he whispered in my ear.
    “Bentley?” I said, turning in his arms to face him. “You scared me.”
    “Really? The dog has been barking since