Chapter 15

“Hi!” Did she sound too enthusiastic? She thought maybe she sounded too enthusiastic.

“Hi.” He returned her smile, though he didn’t seem to be quite as loud as she was. “How are you?”

“I’m good. How are you?”

“Good--thanks.” He stared at her for a moment, and Noelle fumbled for words, getting a little lost in his eyes. “Do you have a break room or someplace we can sit?”

“Oh, yeah! This way.” She shook her head, trying to clear it, and then gestured for him to follow her. She hadn’t expected him to eat with her. For some reason, she’d thought he’d want to take Pooch for his walk while she ate, that he’d just been being nice when he offered to bring her lunch. She was right to be prepared, just in case.

The break room was small--just a round table with two chairs wedg