Cody was silent for the next few moments. “What about you? He asked gruffly.
Sherry pulled back enough for him to read the question in her eyes. His own were dark and troubled.
“I will help matters if you told me the same thing, he said. That you... like being with me, too.” He shook his head. I have to tell you , I’m feeling real silly.”
I do enjoy being with you.”
He didn’t seem to hear . “I feel like a pinned and mounted monarch butterfly on display for everyone to inspect.”
“Why’s that?
He looked away, but not before she read his frown. Let me just say that kissing you in public didn’t help matters any. It was the most ridiculous thing I have done in my thirty four years. I made a damn fool of myself in front of the entire town.”
“I wouldn’t say that,” she whispered, close to hi
