Spookychild’s writings

Katherine jumped when a familiar voice interrupted her contemplation. “Hello, Katherine.” Her stomach fluttered. She looked up. Justin was there, and he had pushed his baseball cap up. She could see his face now. She didn’t respond for a lengthy moment. He was smiling at her. The smile informed her that he understood that she had figured it out.
She relaxed a bit and returned his smile. “Hello, Neighbor.” She put the book back, keeping her hand and gaze on it for a long moment. Then she swiveled back to him. She asked him in a voice half accusing and half-joking. “Where did you go this morning at 8 am?”
He didn’t answer. He looked away from her to look at the book she still had her hand on. “You should read it. It’s an enjoyable book.”
“You didn’t answer my question.” She said putting her hand on her hip.
He smirked at her. “How do you know that was me?”
She answered the question with a question. “How do you know that I’d like this book, Justin Wade?”
“I would have guessed that you would have had it all worked out by now. You’re on the right path.”
She crossed her arms. “You’re saying that you’re a mind reader?” He just smiled at her, saying nothing.
At that moment, she heard her mom’s voice coming from the aisle behind her. “Kathy?” She was calling. “Oh, there you are!” She had spotted her. Katherine turned. Her mom had just come around the corner. She stopped when she saw Justin. “Hello there.” She said, greeting him pleasantly.
“Hello, Mrs. Grant.” Justin said. “How are you?”
“I’m doing fine.” She paused and then continued. “You’re Justin, aren’t you? You live across the street from us, don’t you?”
“Yes, I do.” He smiled at her, completely at ease.
“Do you and Kathy know each other?” Her mom asked, looking from Katherine to Justin. Katherine turned from her mom to see Justin’s reaction to this question.
He took it in stride. He looked at Katherine and answered. “Yes, we do.” She could see the amusement in his eyes.

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