WIPpet Wednesday: A little warm in here

Happy Wednesday! I’ve got my girl home today because it’s state testing and we opted her out.

I haven’t written much in Minuet for a while because I’m working on other stuff. I know I need to get a move on, but I’ve had projects with actual deadlines. I finished and sent off a flash fiction, and now I’m working on a short story.

I’m still snipping from Minuet, since it’s what I have the most written in. Last time, Mack got a closer look at Jomari. This week, it’s clear they’re on the same page.

WIPmath: 4/11/2018 = 4 + 1 + 1 = 6 paragraphs.

Jomari grinned. “Nice to meet you.” He had a great voice, a high baritone that was smooth as silk. Mack was already warming up, and the temperature rose higher still when Jomari turned his gaze on Mack. He lifted both one eyebrow and the corner of his mouth. Even with his attempt at looking casually amused, Mack didn’t miss it when his eyes traveled downward and then back up, flickering with interest.

Nate and Trevor didn’t miss it either, and they exchanged a significant glance. Nate tipped his head when he caught Cian’s attention, and there was some subtle understanding that passed between them. It clicked. Mack was no fool; this was as intentional as everyone’s showing up to check in with Cian.

More interesting still was how Jomari rendered Nate’s and Trevor’s pleasantries into ASL for Cian. Not, perhaps, as smoothly as Jamie would’ve, but certainly well enough for the brief exchange.

“I have to go,” Cian said. “You know how it is in this place.” He gestured to his hearing aids. The unspoken without Jamie hung in the air. Jomari clearly could’ve assisted their communication, but it made a convenient cover.

Mack licked his lips. “How about you?” he asked Jomari. “Feel like sticking around for a bit?”

“I could do that.” The hinting smile again.

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