#Chapter 76 Friendship

Rachel POV

Bella & Rachel's Apartment

I checked through the window to make sure it was Nathan before opening the door. He looked as good as ever, better even in his jeans and blue Henley which brought out the color of his eyes. I found myself blushing as I ushered him in.

"Come in, come in! I've changed the sheets on the bed for you. I'll be bunking with Bella tonight so you get to take my room."

I went to the hall closet where I put the towels away. I kept up a steady stream of chatter to try to calm the flush in my face. Nathan would have no way of knowing what I'd been talking about with Bella only a minute before, but I was still embarrassed at even the thought of his finding out.

"Here's the towels if you want a shower tonight. I didn't move your suitcase. It's still by the table in the entryway. Do you want anything? A drink or something to eat?"

"I want you to breathe," Nathan offered, giving me a low chuckle as he touched my shou