One Moment (The Little Hollow Series Book 1) by Danielle Dickson Page B

up in flames.

I had a restless sleep having woken up sporadically throughout the night. Around five, I decided to just get up and get myself ready for the long day ahead. As much as I tried, the lingering thoughts of Connor still stuck in my mind.
    By eight, I was sitting at our breakfast counter stirring a black coffee, the same one I’d been nursing half hour before. I’d already got myself ready and cleaned the apartment from top to bottom so I had nothing else to do.
    I sat here, mesmerized by the spoon swirling around, already not looking forward to the day ahead; it was not going to be one of my best. Just as I was about to pour myself a fresh cup, Keeley came shuffling out of her room, hair dishevelled and her pyjama top twisted. “Morning.” I got a grunt in return and watched her get out a cup of her own and hold it out to me.
    “Why are you so awake?” She looked at me through droopy eyes. “I like your hair today,” she said and I smiled at her compliment. Getting up early had its perks.
    “Well, some of us didn’t get much sleep last night so I decided to get up and actually do something with my hair, not that I should’ve bothered, the heat will have at it anyways. I also got started on making a list of what needs to be done today in regards to the fundraiser. The apartment isn’t a shit hole anymore either so I’m labelling this a productive morning.”
    Taking a sip of her coffee, she started making her way to the bathroom. “You’re too chirpy, I think you should hold back on that cup of coffee for now.” I laughed at her and poured another batch into my cup keeping it black just the way I liked it.
    She came out the bathroom a little while later, showered and looking more human than ten minutes previous. “I was thinking about what you said, about Lewis knowing Connor was back and not telling you? It doesn’t sit right with me so I need to talk to him, just giving you a heads up before I do.”
    Always looking out for me. “Thanks, Kee, but you really don’t have to do that,” I told her but the look on her face told me she did.
    “Yes, I do, even if it’s for my own peace of mind, I need to know.” She was set on her idea so I didn’t reply while she went and got herself dressed. “I fancy lunch at the diner today, you’re coming right?” she said when she came back out, I froze.
    “Erm, I was thinking of just eating lunch here today actually. There’s too many phone calls to make for everything to be ready in time for this weekend.” I tried to sound as casual as I could.
    She swung around towards me and gave me one of her fierce looks. “Samantha Reynolds, if you think I’m going to let you hide away in this apartment, you’re sorely mistaken! What that guy did to you was beyond awful but I’m sorry, there’s no way I’m being cooped up in here with you and as my only friend in this hick town, you have an obligation to accompany me, okay?” She smirked when she got a laugh out of me.
    “If you tried to make more friends, I wouldn’t be your only one.” She gave me a sarcastic look. “What? Just saying.”
    “Oh yeah, because little miss popular is beating away the prospective friends lining up the street.” I rolled my eyes and ignored her comment, even though she was right.
    “How about we compromise? You go pick up takeout from the diner while I ring around and pull in some favours, then when you get back, we can take a walk since it’s going to be nice out.” You could see the cogs turning in her head as she thought about what I had proposed, finally she waved me off and turned to get her purse.
    “Sounds fair but I still think you need to get out and face things head on. I’ve never been one to skirt around issues but that’s just me.”
    Sighing, I slipped on my sandals and picked up my purse to take downstairs with me. I couldn’t stop yawning as I turned on the lights and the radio as I opened up. It was looking to be a beautiful day just as the