Inappropriate

by Vi Keeland

She smiled and took my hands. “You want to know a secret?” “What’s that?” “I’m a little afraid to be all alone with you. That’s honestly one of the reasons I insisted on drinks rather than a full date.” “Why?” “I don’t know. I guess I sort of don’t trust myself with you. You make me…nervous. Not in a bad way, if that makes any sense.” I took one of our joined hands and brought it to my lips to kiss her knuckles. “It makes a lot of sense. You know why?” “Why?” “Because you scare the shit out of me, too.”

Marry a woman who scares you a little, one who makes you think what the hell is she doing with a jackass like me? Then spend the rest of your life trying to live up to what you think she deserves.”