Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1)

by S.C. Stephens

Kellan noticed my attention and looked over. I looked up and watched him watch his friends. I was curious if he would go over there or not. His blue eyes sparkled as the sunlight hit them and, after a moment, he looked back down to my curious eyes and shrugged, smiling a little at me. Then he turned his attention back to the show. I was relieved that he was happy to stay over by me. I started to wonder over that, but then decided he was pleasant to be around, and not too bad to look at, and that was a good enough answer for right now. Besides, I had been so lonely lately and, right or wrong, his closeness was making that feeling fade. Relaxing for the first time in what felt like weeks, I turned and slipped my arms around his waist, resting my head against his chest. I felt him stiffen a little at how closely we were connected, and then he relaxed, too, his thumb lightly stroking my back. I wasn’t sure why I did that, but I sighed contentedly at the warmth of his embrace.