Happy Wednesday! Can’t believe it’s already time for another snippet. I’ll do my best to get to everyone’s posts, but I’m still playing catch-up from the weekend. My 12yo was in his school’s production of The Lion King Jr., which you can read about here. It’s also launch week for my latest novel, An Act of Devotion. More on that at the end.
On to this week’s WIPpet. Last time, Ezra rescued Cat from Landon’s advances. This week…well, you’ll see.
WIPmath: 5/2016 = 5 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 = 14 paragraphs of dialog.
Landon leaned in. “We could find something else to do.”
“Such as?” Not that Cat didn’t have at least some idea where Landon was headed.
“Go somewhere quieter.” His smile was charming in a way which reminded Cat of a salesman.
Cat looked over at him and gave him a yeah, right look. “You skipped a few steps, I think.”
“Did I?” The way Landon was looking at him made Cat wish he could move several feet away without being rude.
“I don’t really know you.”
“Oh, are we playing that game, then?” Landon laughed; it wasn’t mocking, but there was an edge to it Cat didn’t like.
“What game? I’m sitting here people-watching.” The night was not turning out how Cat had hoped, and Landon wasn’t helping. Cat wished he would get the hint and go away.
“I like people-watching. Especially you.” Landon lowered his voice. “You’re very pretty, you know. And I like pretty men.” He reached out and touched Cat’s chin with his thumb.
Now Cat really did shift away. He stood up and faced Landon. “I’m going to go find my friends.”
He started to turn away, but Landon put a hand on his wrist. His grip was firm without squeezing, but he could easily have tightened it. Cat stayed put, waiting for Landon to say his piece.
“You should know something about me,” Landon said, his voice low and smooth but with a hint of bite.
“What’s that?” Cat’s heart thumped, and he tried to withdraw his hand, but Landon held fast.
“I always get what I want eventually.” He smiled again, accompanied with a wink.
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Really not liking Landon.
You’re definitely not supposed to. He’s not nice at all.
CAAAREEEEEEEEPER! yup, that’s all I got. =P But I do love me some Cat. Really really do.
Oh, he totally is. And I’m glad you like Cat. He IS pretty lovable. 😀
Well, I see. It’s just a matter of time. However, it seems to be that Cat is also interested. He’s sending out the wrong signals even though he is resistant.
Shalom Aleichem,.
Patricia
I’m not quite sure I follow. Cat made it pretty clear he’s not interested…moving away, not accepting the advances, and finally leaving. If that’s not clear in this, then I need to adjust something because Cat’s not in any way into this guy.