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Authors: Kelly Oram
The Libby Garrett Intervention (Science Squad #2) (41 page)
When we pulled apart we could hardly breathe, but neither of us was willing to let the other go just yet. We held each other until we caught our breaths, and I used the moment to say something I’d known for years but had never admitted out loud before. “I love you, Libby Garrett.”
Her eyes twinkled, and she brought her lips back to mine. “I love you, too, Adam Koepp.”
I chuckled. “I wasn’t sure you knew my real name.”
She shrugged, her arms still around my neck. “It seemed like an appropriate time to use it, but you’ll always be my Coffee Man.”
After one last quick kiss, she let me go and glanced toward the crowd in the parking lot. Kendrick was keeping them all occupied, but I noticed Avery and Grayson weren’t watching him skate. They were watching us. Avery grinned when she saw us and gave us two big thumbs up.
Libby returned the gesture with equal enthusiasm, and then elbowed me as if I needed to do the same. Instead, I grabbed my girlfriend’s hand and dragged her over to our friends. Avery jumped forward and squealed as she hugged Libby. “Finally! I’m so excited.”
Grayson and I both laughed, and Libby slapped me playfully on the butt. “What are you still doing here? Go do your thang, superstar. Get your skate on.”
I was still laughing as I reached the ramp. Kendrick jumped off his skateboard and gave me a curious look as he handed me my helmet. There was a playful glint in his eyes, so I just shrugged and said, “She’s definitely trouble.”
He nodded. “Big trouble.”
Kendrick introduced me to the crowd, and I was more than happy to get some of my energy out on my skateboard. According to Libby, I
killed it like a kitten caboodle
. I took that to mean I did a good job.
After I skated, there were a lot more people who wanted to take pictures with me or get my autograph. I felt like a full-fledged celebrity. As awesome as it was, I couldn’t wait until the day was over. I had something else on my mind. I had a girlfriend now, and I needed some quality time with her.
It took forever for the doors to close and Sean to give us the okay to leave, but when the miracle finally occurred, Libby grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the store. She was as anxious to get out of there as I was. “Where’s the fire, Cider Chick?”
She gave me a look that, typically, I’m known for giving her. “We’re not far enough away from my parents for me to answer that question out loud. But rest assured, Coffee Man, I will show you exactly were the fire is before this night is over.”
I laughed. “Maybe we should go on a real date first.”
“I plan to. Of course, we’re both totally broke, so a date will have to be a trip over to the hill so I can teach you how to freeboard, and then a movie on my couch after we raid my parents’ refrigerator. Maybe a little show-and-tell session afterward. I still need to search you for hidden tattoos.”
She couldn’t have suggested anything better. I grabbed her hips and pulled her to me. “Sounds perfect.”
She threw her arms around my neck and pressed her lips to mine. “You have no idea. I told my parents they had to check into a hotel tonight because I have big plans for us and the hot tub.”
I immediately stopped kissing her. “Please tell me you’re kidding.”
She gave me a wicked smile. “I’m kidding. But I was tempted. My father would deserve it.”
She pulled my face back to hers, and I kissed her again with nearly as much enthusiasm as I had earlier. She grinned against my lips. “We’d better get going, or we’re not going to make it to the hill.”
She had a point. I took a breath and reluctantly stepped away from her, settling for holding her hand as she dragged me to the parking lot. “How are we going to get to the hill? Doesn’t your dad need his car?”
Libby stopped walking and gave me a huge grin. “Funny you should ask.”
She waved to the lime green VW beetle we were now standing in front of. I kid you not, the thing had eyelashes painted above the headlights, a nose and whiskers painted above the front bumper, and there were big fuzzy ears attached to the top. The license plate said
MEOW
. “Adam, meet The Gladiator, my graduation present.”
As much as there were no words to describe the car in front of me, I managed to say what was on my mind. “So you finally decided? You chose a car over season lift tickets?”
“I had to. I’m going to college in the fall, and I’ll need a way to come visit my boyfriend every weekend.” I grinned, liking the sound of that way too much. She matched my smile and wrapped her arms around my waist. “And besides…” She pushed herself onto her toes and kissed me softly. “I already have my season lift ticket. And I have a feeling it’s going to snow year round from now on.”
And I had a feeling we weren’t going to make it to the hill tonight.
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Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She’s obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children. Connect with Kelly through social media:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
As always, I have to thank my husband first. Josh, you’re the most supportive man that ever existed, and I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you so much for everything. And thanks to my kids for being so awesome and loving me even when I’m so stressed out that I’m crabby all the time.
A very special thank you to my twelve-step consultant, Stacey, for making sure I captured the spirit of the program without ever making light of it. I have so much admiration for those involved with the different twelve-step programs, and wanted to raise a little awareness in a lighthearted way without disrespecting the programs. Thank you for seeing me though this book and sharing your knowledge.
To my awesome author friends Cassie Mae and Janette Rallison, thank you so much for taking the time to read the book and lend me your expertise. This book walked some fine lines along some sensitive topics and I couldn’t have made it work without your advice. And to my other beautiful beta readers, Karie, Robin, and Lisa, I can never say thank you enough. Your feedback is invaluable. Libby needed a lot of work and your insight really whipped her into shape. I appreciate that you are willing to be honest with me when I need it!
And thank you to all the amazing reviewers and bloggers who have helped spread the word about the Science Squad novels, and Libby especially. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be able to share my work with so many people. You guys never cease to amaze me with your support. You truly rock!
IF WE WERE A MOVIE
Music meets the movies in this sweet college romance. Coming March 1, 2016!
NYU freshman Nate Anderson is a triplet who is desperate to escape his wild and crazy brothers. After they screw things up for him one too many times, Nate flees his housing situation and takes the first available room for rent as far from his brothers as he can get.
Enter his new roommate Jordan—a quirky LA girl who believes that everything in life has already been done in the movies. In this heartfelt tale of love, friendship and family, Nate and Jordan learn how to deal with their new adult lives using the great romantic comedy classics as a guide.
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