Chapter Twenty-Five ~ Gabe
I snuck up behind Zoey, who was currently talking with Jenny, our female counselor. I put a finger to my lips so Jenny wouldn’t give me away, then wrapped my arms around Zoey’s middle and hugged her close.
She started for a second, then turned to me with a happy smile and said, “Hey.”
Unable to resist, I dropped a kiss on her nose and replied, “Hi.” Then added, “How’s it going, Jenny?”
“Great, Coach,” Jenny replied, beaming as she watched Zoey and me. “I’ll catch up with you later, Zoey.”
“Okay, see ya, Jenny,” Zoey answered, then swiveled her head back to me and asked, “What are you up to? Want to have lunch?”
“Actually, that’s what I’m here for,” I replied, turning her in my arms so she was flush against me. “I’m stealing you away for lunch.”
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