Free Exposing Kitty Langley by DeAnna Kinney

front of the glass double doors,
staring out just as it began to rain. There was a storm coming. Just then my
phone rang.
    “Yeah.”
    “Reed,” Mark began, “I have Levi’s
number if you want to call and talk to Charity. Jordan wouldn’t give me
Charity’s number. He said you needed to talk to Levi first. Weird, huh?”
    “Yeah, a little, but he doesn’t know
me so I guess he’s just being cautious.”
    “Yeah, you’re probably right. Well,
call him and let’s see if this Charity has some info that can help us with the
B’s. Haley told us what happened. I hope Kitty’s okay.”
    I quickly jotted down the number as
he called it out. “She’ll be fine once my aunt finishes with her. Thanks for
the number. I’ll keep you updated. Later.”
    “Okay, later.”
    I ended the call and dialed the
number to this Levi dude. A deep voice answered. “Hello.”
    “Um, hello, Levi. My name is Reed. I
go to school at W.W. High, and my girlfriend is having some trouble with the
Bee Hives.”
    “Man, them again? Someone seriously needs
to teach those girls a lesson.”
    I laughed. “Yeah, I was thinking the
same thing. Well, I was told that your wife, Charity, had a run in with Bunnie
last year. We were hoping she might be able to give us some pointers on how to
deal with this crazy girl.”
    He laughed. “Yeah, she and Charity
had a run in that’s for sure. More than one actually. I’ll give her your number
and have her call you. I’m sure she’d love to talk to you guys. She really has
issues with that girl.”
    “Great. Thanks, man. I really
appreciate it.”
    “No problem, Reed. Nice talking to
you.”
    “Yeah, you too.” He was much nicer
than I thought he’d be. Just as I finished that thought I heard someone cough
from behind me. I spun to see my Aunt Maggie ushering Kitty in from behind her.
My mouth fell open. I thought Kitty was beautiful before, but this new
hairstyle made her look like an angel. It was short and layered around her
face, framing it perfectly. I suddenly wanted to kiss her so bad.
    “Perfect,” I managed to say in a
whisper.
    My aunt chuckled in amusement. “I
think that means he likes it, sweetie,” she said to Kitty. This brought a smile
to Kitty’s face as she reached up to touch it self-consciously.
    “So you like it then?” She asked,
hopeful.
    I stirred from my daze, making
myself focus on her question. “I love it.” Then I burst into laughter.
    She smiled nervously. “What?”
    I laughed harder, doubling over. I
managed to get my words out, realizing Kitty was becoming alarmed. “If only
Bunnie knew how her little plan backfired, and now you’re more beautiful than
before. I can’t wait to see her face tomorrow.”
    Then Kitty started laughing too, along
with Aunt Maggie until the room was roaring with laughter.

Chapter Twenty
     
    Kitty
     
    I sat in Reed’s car, both of us wet
from the downpour. He turned to me and smiled. “You’re new hair even looks good
wet.” His face turned serious as his eyes devoured me. “Can I touch it?” He was
inching closer even as he asked.
    I turned nervous. “Um, sure,” was
all I could manage to say as he inched closer still.
    His fingers gently skimmed my neck
as his hands inched into my hair. I closed my eyes and leaned into him, and he
moaned softly. I opened my eyes to see his lips moving closer. “You smell so
good,” he whispered, his lips against my ear. I was breathing heavier. I
couldn’t help it. He was so sexy, and his close proximity was driving me mad. I
knew I shouldn’t, but I couldn’t take it anymore. I turned my head, pressing my
lips to his. His reaction was powerful. He tilted my head so he could get
better access, his hands still in my hair. His lips ravaged mine
hungrily—almost desperately. One hand moved down my neck to my shoulder and then
my back as he pulled me closer. “You are so beautiful,” he murmured against my
lips as the kiss deepened. I moaned as I felt his tongue against