King Library Nc Novels & Stories

Augusta looked like a total winter wonderland, sparkling and gleaming in white and silver as rays of sunshine peeked through streaks of breaking clouds. They just got off from the airport, and was met by their rent-a-car service. K had insisted that it wasn't necessary, since the Augusta State Airport was just a sixteen-minute drive from her mom and grandparents' home. But Jesse repeatedly asked her for it, saying he wanted to drive and visit the locale, see some of the whereabouts in her hometown while they were there. K caved in, finding the idea sweet that he wanted to explore the places she grew up in and loved during her childhood.

I almost wince at my own unchecked thoughts. Football playing god? Did I seriously just think that? Guilty. So, so guilty. She shakes her head. "Of course not. Roan King has a major following here at Barnett. Whoever created the sight allows people to track and post Roan King sightings and gossip. So, if you ever want to know what he's up to, just check out the website. I always look to see where he is throughout the night so maybe I can run into him." Umm… right.

The entire house smells like coffee now. I enter the kitchen. Claire is seated while Amber is leaning on the kitchen's counter and talking to her. I pull a chair and sit down facing both of them. Amber gives me a steaming mug of coffee and I take a sip. When I look up, I notice that they are looking at me. Their expression is a mixture of worry and curiosity. "Amber told me that you had an encounter with Cedric" Claire says finally breaking the silence. I simply move my head in approval. Claire continues to look at me. Amber comes and places the box of pancakes in front of us. Claire takes one and takes a bite. I knew that she loves pancakes that is why I agreed to bring it along.