Free A Perfect Fit by Heather Tullis

fun, but I’m
better off with my feet on the ground, thanks.” She rubbed her stomach and
grimaced. “I didn’t mention that I felt more than a little queasy by the time
the balloon landed again. I guess I wasn’t meant to fly.”
    “So you want to come alone?” Vince asked Cami.
    She ought to say no, but it wasn’t like anything untoward
was going to happen in an air balloon. Spending the evening with him surrounded
by family and friends cured her lingering wariness. She was starting to think
he was just what he appeared to be—even if he had surprising facets.
Ballooning. Huh. “It sounds like fun. I don’t get motion sickness, so I should
be fine.”
    “Wish I could go up with you,” Jeremy said. “But I’ll be
taking pictures on the ground for the local magazine.”
    “And they’ll be spectacular, since you’ll know what to
expect,” Krissa said with a giggle.
    He whispered something in her ear, making her giggle more.
    “And I’m running the mountain bike race in the morning,” Gage
said to Sage. “If you have some time, come over to Deer Mountain and I’ll show
you around.” He mentioned a major ski resort in the area.
    “Deer Mountain? You work over there?” Cami asked. She still
needed to make some contacts in that direction.
    “Yeah. I understand you’re the one who hooks guests up with
last-minute passes and stuff.” Gage brushed off a fly buzzing past his face. “If
so, I’m the one you need to speak with.”
    “That’s my department. What can you do for me?”
    They spent twenty minutes discussing summer events, ski
packages, and activities organized by the ski resort year round. She wished she’d
brought a notebook.
    “Swing by on Monday and we’ll go over it in more detail, see
if we can work out a package deal,” he suggested.
    “I’ll do that. About ten work for you?”
    “Perfect.”
    Cami and Sage stayed and chatted for another hour before a
glance at Sage told Cami it was time to say goodnight. “Thanks for a most
entertaining evening, gentlemen.” Vince’s family had long-since returned home.
    “You’re welcome.” Vince stood and helped Cami to her feet.
    “It’s time I left, too. I’ll walk with you,” Joel said, and
came alongside Sage.
    “Be back soon,” Vince told his friends and the two couples
walked off together.
    Vince took Cami’s hand again as they headed for her car.
Joel and Sage followed behind.
    “I’m glad you could both join us tonight,” Vince said.
    “Thanks for inviting us. Your family’s nice and so are your
friends. In fact, Jeremy’s really great, I think maybe Sage’s comment to him
might be about me.” Cami stopped teasing when Vince bumped her with his
shoulder.
    “Don’t you start talking about my friends like that or I’ll
get a complex.”
    “I doubt it. You don’t seem like the insecure type to me.”
    “Shows what you know. Most every guy is the insecure type
when they’re around beautiful, sophisticated, funny women.” He sent her a
flirtatious glance, then looked over his shoulder. “Now, for tomorrow. You sure
you don’t want to join us, Sage?”
    “Quite sure.” The response was emphatic.
    “Do you need some extra help with your ground crew?” Joel
asked, ever formal and distant. “Since Jeremy and Gage are busy. I’d like to
see how it works.”
    “I can always use an extra set of hands,” Vince agreed.
    Joel turned to Sage. “You want to ride along with me? We can
join them here for the main parade. I wouldn’t want you to be all alone.”
    She hesitated for only a moment. “Sure. I’ll come to the
launch site with Cami and you can meet us there.”
    “Great! My family would love to have you all join us for
whatever part of the day you’d like.” Vince slid his fingers through Cami’s and
gave them a quick squeeze. “We’ll have to leave at the crack of dawn to get set
up and in the air on time. I’m more than happy to pick you up.”
     “How early?” She only winced a little