Chapter Eleven

Piper was suddenly winded at the piercing green eyes staring back at her - Seb Clemens as she lived and breathed. Standing in front of her oozing a quiet sex appeal just like his brother Will.

He was so muscular and looked to be hard in all the right places. As she scanned him, he chose that moment to lick his lips. Oh god, she thought, what luscious lips he had. But, she shouldn't be looking at him like that, he was her friend.

What should she say to him? Should she hug him? No, best not as he didn't look happy to see her. It was agony as they stood there in silence, so Piper decided to bite the bullet and speak first.

"Hi Seb, how are you?".

It felt like forever until he replied "I'm well, thanks, Piper. When did you get back?".

Even his tone was cold, or was she misreading him? Seb had always been hard to read as kids and even more so as a teenager. But she could swear she felt nothing but disdain emanating from him. 

Seb stood rooted to the spot waiting for Piper to reply.

"Early evening yesterday. I'm back with my parents for now, until I decide on my next steps. I saw Will too. He was waiting for me when I arrived". Piper stated.

At that point, Seb's eyes became sharp " Did he now? He never mentioned you were home, or that he'd saw you. Must have slipped his mind when I saw him this morning". Will bit out.

Okay... he was definitely giving off an annoyed vibe. But why? What had she done? 

"So, dad told me that you own a fishing boat business since you left the Army? Maybe the 3 of us could go out on the boat sometime? And have a much-needed catch-up?". Piper tried so hard to break the ice.

Will took a deep breath "Maybe - I'm very busy at the moment so I'll let you know. Look, Piper, I have some customers now so I need to go. It was good seeing you". And with that, he swiftly left the pub, leaving Piper in stunned silence.

Well, if that wasn't awkward! What the hell was wrong with him? 

Piper went and found a table and took a big gulp of her wine, wondering what on earth had crawled up Seb's backside. 

Never had she felt that uncomfortable.