Just One Reason by Kirsten DeMuzio

pick.  But in a freak accident on the field, all that was taken away.
    Josh and I worried about him, but being guys, we didn’t push him to have any heart to hearts.  We enabled his denial by not bringing up foo tball when he was around.  Two years was a long time to carry around the anger, and now his mom was sick and he felt like he was stuck in this small town.  I understood where he was coming from, I just hoped he would get over it soon.  Like I was one to talk.  I’m still carrying a torch for the girl who dumped me five years ago.
    Josh and I took one for the team and talked football with the old guy until he finally got up and left.  Josh took that opportunity to bring up Cam.  God, can’t I catch a fucking break?
    “So, Leah told me Cam’s having some big Labor Day party,” he said.
    I shrugged one shoulder and took a bite of my burger.  “So?”  I asked with my mouth full.
    “Leah says we’re go ing.  Are you?”
    “I don’t think that’s a good idea.  If he’s into Lindsay, I don’t think I can watch that with out getting myself into trouble.”
    Josh nodded like he agreed but then said, “But he’s your biggest client.  Don’t you think you should go and schmooze?”
    I looked at Josh like he’d grown another head.  “Schmooze?  I don’t schmooze.  Look, I don’t want to talk about Cam or Lindsay or Cam and Lindsay.  So just eat your damn food and let’s get out of here.”

Chapter Ten
    Lindsay
    Thirty minutes before I was set to meet Cam at his lake house, I stood in my closet in my bra and panties debating what to wear.  My hair was already curled into long loose waves and my makeup was flawless.  I grabbed a light blue sundress that showed just enough cleavage and stopped at mid-thigh.  For a quick second I flashed back to the last time I stood in this closet and chose a light blue sundress.  Shaking my head to clear it of images of Grady, I pulled the dress on and slipped on a pair of high heeled sandals.
    Nancy’s New Nails was actually a really good place, and I admired the pale pink polish on my fingers and toes.  I usually went with brighter colors, but this time I felt like I needed something calmer and more mellow.  Grabbing a light sweater in case it cooled down after sunset, I said goodbye to Lana and left.  When I pulled into the driveway of Cam’s house and walked to the door, he was waiting for me.
    “Lindsay!  It’s so great to see you again,” he said sincerely, pulling me into a tight hug.  I barely had time to respond before he pulled me by the hand into the large living room.  There were two bodyguards sitting off to the side, and a small group of people playing cards around the table.  Cam introduced me to his parents and his younger brother and sister.  They were very friendly and wished us a good time as Cam pulled me down the stairs and out onto the lawn.
    “Sorry for rushing you, but I can’t wait to get out on my boat,” he said, grinning like a little kid.  His enthusiasm was infectious , and I couldn’t help smiling back at him.
    “Haven’t you had a chance to go out on the lake yet?”  I asked.
    He smiled at me sheepishly. “I’ve already been out three times, but it’s just so much fun.”  I laughed.  Boys and their toys.
    Cam helped me onto the boat and untied the rope before hopping in too.  I settled in and enjoyed the view as he backed the boat up and sped off down the lake.  There was no doubt why Cam had been in the running for People’s Sexiest Man Alive this year.  His dark brown hair was shorter on the sides and long on top.  It always looked like some lucky girl had been running her fingers through it.  He had striking green eyes and a nice tan.  He was tall, but not too tall, probably around 6’, and he was well built.  Tonight he was wearing cargo shorts, flip flops, and a dark blue button down untucked with the sleeves rolled up.  The essence of casual sexiness.
    While he drove us down the