Loving Cousin

"What a surprise!" He gave us each a quick hug, and then sat down opposite from me. We all sat again and leaned in to talk. "I didn't think I could keep this secret very long."

"John, I can't believe how well you play." Steph took his right hand in both of hers and I shivered as she touched him, gritting my teeth in frustration.

"It's just practice, that's all."

"No, I was forced to practice for hours and never got any better."

"Well, I'm glad you liked it."

"Would you mind if I imposed upon you to play something at my party?" Holly mouthed the last three words to me at the same time Steph said them, and Steph gave us a dirty look when we giggled.

"Of course, Steph, my fingers are yours."

"You have no idea how glad I am to hear that." Her sultry tone implied she wasn't just thinking about her piano, and I could've happily killed her with my bare hands.

"I've only got fifteen minutes and I need to get something to drink."

"I've taken care of that." Steph presented the bottle of water t