Chapter 12

Marianne laughed. “No, I didn’t mean…I’m not saying you’re not, but…I don’t—”

He smiled down at her, obviously enjoying her discomfort as she stuttered through a reply. Finally he covered her hand with one of his, and the feel of his warm skin on hers really didmake her panties wet, just a little bit. “It’s okay, I’m only teasing,” he assured her. “I don’t want to ruin your day or anything, but I like guys.”

“Oh.” The word came out in a little bubble of disappointment, oh.Of course he would be gay. All the sexy ones were.

Ben squeezed her hand. “But my best friend is straight and single, and if you think I’m hot, then, sister, he’s off the chart. I’m telling you, and you can believe me, because I know hot when I see it. He works with me, so he has a good job, steady income, and he’s an all-around great guy. I think you two would hit it off.”

Gently, Marianne pulled her hand out from under Ben’s. “Thanks for the offer, but I’m not really interested.”