A Summer Wish (Summer Dream Book 4) by Bianca Vix Page B

on.”
    Lillah’s thoughts went elsewhere while Kat found the next dress. Should she introduce Ty and Carson to Kat? That would be normal, if they were actually in a relationship. How come it all seemed so simple when she was with them, but so complicated when she tried to pin down just what was going on between them?  
    Once again she thought about bringing it up directly with the guys. But a conversation like that, happening too soon, could derail everything. Maybe she should just keep on enjoying things the way they were instead of trying to define it all.
    Of course, that was easier said than done.

    She and Kat stayed on the beach for the whole afternoon, catching up with everything that was going on in each other’s lives. Between work and spending time with Ty and Carson, Lillah hadn’t seen her best friend as often as usual. Being with Kat again now made her realize how much she missed her when they didn’t see each other enough.
    “What time are we meeting Dan? And are you sure I don’t need to go home and change?” Lillah asked her friend when the sun was getting lower in the sky.
    “Nah. The place is super casual. And it’s so close, it would be a huge waste of time to go home and come back again.” Kat checked the time. “We should probably get going now, though.”

Chapter 2
    Dan was pretty much what Lillah had expected he would be, good-looking and friendly. He was easy to talk to, and obviously into Kat.
    “So. What do you think?” Kat wanted to know as soon as Dan excused himself.
    Lillah sat back in her chair. “I think I’m surprised that you care what I think about a guy you’re seeing. You really like him, don’t you?”
    “Maybe.” When Kat wouldn’t meet her eye, Lillah smirked.
    “Let’s see. He’s already lasted longer than any of the others. You’ve introduced me to him. And you want to know what I think. Could this be love?”
    “I don’t do love,” Kat said, but Lillah could have sworn she saw a slight blush creeping up in her friend’s cheeks. Before she could call her out on it, Lillah spotted Dan heading back towards them.  
    “He seems really nice. I like him,” she said quickly. “I’m glad we met.”
    Dan leaned down to give Kat a kiss before he took his seat.  
    Lillah picked up her bag. “I have to get going. Dan, great to meet you.”  
    Kat stood up to give Lillah a hug. “Call me tomorrow,” she said into her ear.
     
    Watching Kat with Dan all evening had made Lillah even more eager to get to Ty and Carson’s place. It was unexpected, seeing Kat so happy to be with someone. She was not one for boyfriends or lengthy relationships. Maybe Dan was the one for her.
    Pulling up to the house, all of her questions about her own relationship status disappeared. What they had now was great.
    It didn’t take long for Ty to come to the door, but Lillah was so impatient to see him she nearly leapt into his arms when she saw him.
    “Hi there,” he said, holding her close and giving her a lingering kiss. “I’ve been waiting for you.”
      “I got here as soon as I could. I couldn’t wait to see you,” Lillah breathed, pressing her lips to his again. She couldn’t get enough of him as she took in his familiar taste and scent.
    “You have good timing. I’ve just mixed up some drinks,” Ty told her, giving her one more kiss. “Let’s go.”
    Taking hold of her hand, Ty led Lillah into the kitchen.
    “Are you hungry at all?” Ty asked, loading up a tray with glasses and the full pitcher.
    “No. I couldn’t eat anything more.”
    They went out into the warm night air. Ty set the tray down and started pouring but Lillah stood still, transfixed by the view.  
    Hands full with drinks for both of them, Ty came over to stand with her. Handing her one of the glasses, he slipped his arm around her waist, pulling her close as they gazed out at the city lights that shimmered all around the pool.
    “I still love this view.”
    “It won’t go away if you