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your drinks. ” She gives Hunter a wink as she struts off.
I’m looking out the window when Hunter cups my chin, turning my head to meet his gaze. “You’re awfully quiet today. Everything okay?”
“Everything’s fine. I guess I’m not used to being hot, wet and excited all in one day. ” The minute it’s out of my big mouth I regret it.
“Riley, I like to tease you or flirt with you; that’s who I am. If it bothers you then I’ll try to back off. ” He stops speaking the minute the waitress comes with our drinks.
“I’ve already placed your orders so they’ll be ready in a bit. Is there anything else I can get you?” She looks directly at Hunter. She’s old enough to be his grandmother for God’s sake!
“We’re all set, thanks. ” He places his hand on top of mine.
When she finally leaves, Hunter picks up where he left off. “I know I got a little carried away on the jet ski today. If it made you uncomfortable, I apologize. ” I see the regret in his eyes.
“It didn’t make me uncomfortable, that’s the problem. I know you keep telling me we need to wait, but the more I’m around you the more I want you. ” Someone clears their throat and I don’t have to look up to know it’s our waitress. Damn!
“Here you go, enjoy. ” She places our plates in front of us as she tiptoes away. Great.
We eat in complete silence.
Hunter
When we finished lunch yesterday I decided to call it a day and bring her home. After she admitted to wanting me I knew I was in trouble because I want her just as bad, so what’s stopping me? My shrink would say it’s because I’m afraid of loving her, of getting close to her, because I’m afraid she’d leave me just like everyone else did. And she’d be right.
I’m going to stop by and see if Riley will go out with me today. I have a surprise for her. She told me yesterday she didn’t have her license so I want to teach her how to drive. I’m thinking she would look really hot driving my Jeep, with her hair blowing in the wind.
As I head downstairs I decide to go by the front door instead of the kitchen; hopefully she’ll answer. Ringing the bell I hold my breath…
The door slowly opens and Riley’s standing there in a pair of yoga pants and a tight black shirt to match. Damn she’s sexy!
“Why didn’t you come through the kitchen?” she asks with one hand on her hip and a frown on that gorgeous face.
“Because I wanted to bypass Rosie this morning to see if you’d like to take a drive with me?” Bending down I kiss the corner of her mouth, and she shivers.
“Where are we going?” I hate it when she doesn’t trust me.
“I’ll show you as soon as you go put some shoes on and get your pretty little ass out here. ” Pulling her to me I brush my lips against hers. “Please come with me,” I whisper against her mouth.
She pulls away, frowning. She shakes her head as she turns around and runs up the stairs. I’m guessing she’s still hurt about yesterday. I can’t blame her. I’m always sending her mixed signals and it’s not her fault she misinterprets them. I’m such an ass…
As I get into my Jeep I hear the front door slam. As I glance up I see Riley running down the walk.
“Now are you going to tell me where we’re going?” She slides into the seat and I can’t hide the stupid grin on my face.
“We’ll be there in less than five minutes, be patient.” Taking her hand in mine I bring it to my lips for a quick kiss.
When I pull into an old supermarket parking lot she looks at me like I’m crazy. “Is this some kind of joke? Why are we here?” She looks pissed!
“Yesterday you told me you didn’t have your license, so I want to teach you how to drive. ” Hopping out of the Jeep I sprint over to open her door and she’s glued to her seat. I hold out my hand after I unbuckle her. When she slides out she folds her arms around my waist, burying her face in my chest. Shit, she’s crying.
“I won’t make you do
I’m looking out the window when Hunter cups my chin, turning my head to meet his gaze. “You’re awfully quiet today. Everything okay?”
“Everything’s fine. I guess I’m not used to being hot, wet and excited all in one day. ” The minute it’s out of my big mouth I regret it.
“Riley, I like to tease you or flirt with you; that’s who I am. If it bothers you then I’ll try to back off. ” He stops speaking the minute the waitress comes with our drinks.
“I’ve already placed your orders so they’ll be ready in a bit. Is there anything else I can get you?” She looks directly at Hunter. She’s old enough to be his grandmother for God’s sake!
“We’re all set, thanks. ” He places his hand on top of mine.
When she finally leaves, Hunter picks up where he left off. “I know I got a little carried away on the jet ski today. If it made you uncomfortable, I apologize. ” I see the regret in his eyes.
“It didn’t make me uncomfortable, that’s the problem. I know you keep telling me we need to wait, but the more I’m around you the more I want you. ” Someone clears their throat and I don’t have to look up to know it’s our waitress. Damn!
“Here you go, enjoy. ” She places our plates in front of us as she tiptoes away. Great.
We eat in complete silence.
Hunter
When we finished lunch yesterday I decided to call it a day and bring her home. After she admitted to wanting me I knew I was in trouble because I want her just as bad, so what’s stopping me? My shrink would say it’s because I’m afraid of loving her, of getting close to her, because I’m afraid she’d leave me just like everyone else did. And she’d be right.
I’m going to stop by and see if Riley will go out with me today. I have a surprise for her. She told me yesterday she didn’t have her license so I want to teach her how to drive. I’m thinking she would look really hot driving my Jeep, with her hair blowing in the wind.
As I head downstairs I decide to go by the front door instead of the kitchen; hopefully she’ll answer. Ringing the bell I hold my breath…
The door slowly opens and Riley’s standing there in a pair of yoga pants and a tight black shirt to match. Damn she’s sexy!
“Why didn’t you come through the kitchen?” she asks with one hand on her hip and a frown on that gorgeous face.
“Because I wanted to bypass Rosie this morning to see if you’d like to take a drive with me?” Bending down I kiss the corner of her mouth, and she shivers.
“Where are we going?” I hate it when she doesn’t trust me.
“I’ll show you as soon as you go put some shoes on and get your pretty little ass out here. ” Pulling her to me I brush my lips against hers. “Please come with me,” I whisper against her mouth.
She pulls away, frowning. She shakes her head as she turns around and runs up the stairs. I’m guessing she’s still hurt about yesterday. I can’t blame her. I’m always sending her mixed signals and it’s not her fault she misinterprets them. I’m such an ass…
As I get into my Jeep I hear the front door slam. As I glance up I see Riley running down the walk.
“Now are you going to tell me where we’re going?” She slides into the seat and I can’t hide the stupid grin on my face.
“We’ll be there in less than five minutes, be patient.” Taking her hand in mine I bring it to my lips for a quick kiss.
When I pull into an old supermarket parking lot she looks at me like I’m crazy. “Is this some kind of joke? Why are we here?” She looks pissed!
“Yesterday you told me you didn’t have your license, so I want to teach you how to drive. ” Hopping out of the Jeep I sprint over to open her door and she’s glued to her seat. I hold out my hand after I unbuckle her. When she slides out she folds her arms around my waist, burying her face in my chest. Shit, she’s crying.
“I won’t make you do
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