Later that night Jen looked at her closet or what was the beginning of it. With the two bottom rods from the rollaway hanger she had used, Kelly had made enough space for all her clothes. The top row she would put clothes she didn’t use very often. She wished she wasn’t so short, she could barely reach them. But this would work. The bottom rod held her bright colored shirts, jeans and daily wear. There was plenty of room for more pieces. Now she would be able to get some of the outfits she’d put off buying.
Kelly came in from outside from taking tools to the truck and stood there as if studying the situation. “Is that okay?”
“It’s wonderful,” Jen said. “I’m already planning a shopping excursion.” She giggled. “You said another rod here, right?” she pointed to a small area on the left.
“Yep, easy enough. Is next Sunday okay to come back and finish?”
“Yes, are you in a hurry to leave then?”
“I should if I’m going to get any sleep. Can I call you?”
“Of course, and we can go shopping Saturday.” She rubbed her hands together.
Kelly smiled at her. “I’ll text you later then.”
Dang she was cute when the dimples showed as she grinned.
“You better,” Jen said as she opened the door. “This week is going to drag till next weekend.” She reached up and kissed Kelly’s cheek again. As she came down from her toes. Kelly yanked her closer. Their mouths met for the first time. Jen felt butterflies and her entire body became aware of Kelly. Electricity was too soft of a word for her reaction, it felt more like fireworks on the fourth of July.
The parting as Kelly pulled away came too soon.
“Be sure to tell your mom I’m coming. And I’ll set up my tools in the back driveway. Can you park on the street?”
Jenn’s head was in a fog. Had she been asked a question? “Huh?” Jen asked. She heard a low chuckle.
“I asked if you can park on the street Sunday, while I’m working?”
“Oh, yeah,” Jen shook her head and watched as Kelly went toward the pickup. “Whatever you need.”
“I have more ideas if you’re up for them.”
Jenn had some ideas all right. She watched as Kelly opened the door, got in the truck, then rolled down her window as she began to back out. She stepped closer and raised her voice. “Hey, are we still talking about my closet?”
“Maybe,” Kelly yelled back. Jen could have sworn Kelly winked before she waved and drove away.
Jen stared down the street as the pickup disappeared in the distance. Back inside, after she closed the basement door, she gave a loud, “Yahoo!” She did a frantic little happy dance. She had two dates with a girl for next weekend. After plopping on the daybed she looked at the closet. Kelly did good work. Touching her lips, she inhaled and sent out a soft wolf-whistle. She wondered what else Kelly may be good at and couldn’t wait to find out.
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