Chapter Two
Chapter Two
A high-pitched buzz burrowed into Drew’s ears, waking him. Scrunching up his nose, he grabbed for the covers but met with resistance. His efforts resulted in a giggle, and the epiphany hit him. He lay in Terese’s bed. His hard work had paid off. Terese had opened the door for him. Now he just had to make her fall in love.
“Sorry. I forgot to shut the alarm off.” Her sexy voice murmured beside him. She reached over him to click it off. Even in the dim light and sleep-tousled, she was the most exquisite creature on the planet. Her body was irresistible as she leaned over him. Capturing her, he pulled her down for a kiss.
Breaking away too soon, she fell against the bed. He followed, keeping her close. Giving him a playful push, she sat up, turning her back. Her shoulders flexed as her fingers smoothed over her scalp. As her mass of hair fell down her back, just a foot from her perfectly round ass, he was smitten. Desire stirred deep, and he reached for her again.
Slapping his hand away, she stood up, giving him a side-view of her luscious, naked body. His cock stood at full attention now, but she was having none of it.
“I have to go to work,” she said. Her mouth twitched into a tiny smile as she headed off to the bathroom.
“What?” Work already? Wasn’t it early morning? The villainous alarm clock read 7:30 a.m. They’d gotten maybe three hours of sleep. So worth it.
Sitting up and scratching his head, he called, “How can you have work already? You stayed at the bar until one a.m.”
She stuck her head out the door of the bath, toothbrush in hand. “Brunch.”
“Oh.” He crashed on the bed and closed his eyes. Sleep beckoned, but then reality hit, hard. “You did the late shift and now you’re on breakfast duty? That’s a crappy schedule, Terese.”
She laughed, but she said nothing else. Still naked, he lumbered over to the bathroom door. “Hey, aren’t you in charge of scheduling these things? Can’t you get a break?”
Through a sliver of the open door, her face shone with mirth. “I like the breakfast crowd. Besides, I can’t really trust anyone else with the shift.”
Watching her, his mind crept slowly to the realization she was naked behind the barrier. In an instant, they could be in the shower together, naked, soapy… A dark burst of lust washed over him, and his body responded. He nudged the door. Her baby blues widened, even as she grinned.
“Let me in.” His voice burned with desire.
She glanced down and up, one eyebrow raised. “No, I’ll be late.”
He nudged the door again. “Would that be so bad?”
“Yes. I’m in charge, remember?”
“Oh, I know,” he said, leaning in, their faces inches apart. “You’re exceptional at being in charge.”
She barked a laugh and shut the door in his face. Nonplussed, Drew wandered into the kitchen in search of coffee.
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Terese waited a beat before she hopped in the shower. Remembering the hot, sweaty sex from last night, she curled her toes in the bath rug. Another round sounded like heaven. Drew was sex on a stick. And not barging into the bathroom earned him points for respecting her wishes, though she secretly regretted sending him off.
After her shower, she found her stud in the kitchen, sipping coffee, naked as a jaybird. His sleek form poised over the old Formica counter, elbows down, cup in hand. She eyed him up and down, drinking in those long legs, round, perfect ass, and pale skin—delicious. She should drop her robe right here and… He glanced up through his curls, meeting her gaze. Heat rushed through her. If only she had more time.
Breaking the sexual tension, she said, “Get me a cup?”
“Of course.” He dipped his head and poured her a mug. He glided it slowly over the countertop, in a move that should not have been erotic but caused her body to break out in goose-bumps anyway. He had no shame, standing there in the buff as they both sipped their drinks. What a tease.
“So.” She stared down into her cup. “Always drink coffee naked?” She smirked at him good-naturedly.
“Of course.” Her stomach squeezed at the sight of his smile. She wanted him again, and maybe for more than one night. He was so yummy and cute and… She sighed. And a college guy, probably four or five years younger than her. She sobered immediately. Playing with toys was one thing, but at her age, it didn’t pay to keep them.
“I’m afraid I have to kick you out.” She fixed her gaze on her mug again, avoiding his eyes and naked bod. “I leave for work soon and…” Her words trailed off. She hated to tell him to go, but he couldn’t stay in her apartment.
Shrugging, he slouched over to the bedroom, depositing a quick peck on her lips en route. “What time to do you get off work?”
She spied on him from the kitchen as he donned his boxers. Her whole body mourned the loss of the lovely view.
“Oh, uh, late.” She didn’t want him to know her work schedule. A smart woman didn’t overshare with a new guy. She broke at least two of her cardinal rules by taking him home last night—no frat boys, no one-night stands. But he was hot, and he wanted her as badly as she wanted him.
Her shoulders slumped. She shouldn’t lead him on, only keeping him around for sex. Fun, yes, but in the end, not fair to either of them. Her life needed to venture beyond the boy-toy stage.
“Oh,” he said, his voice soft with disappointment. “I thought maybe we could, you know, hang out tonight or something.” Surprisingly, he stumbled over his words, the super-confident man from last night fading. She studied him.
“Sundays aren’t good, Drew. I have to work and…” She tossed out her hand in a futile gesture, trying to let him down easy.
Nodding, he threw on his pants. The shirt he slipped on more slowly, perhaps stalling for time. “I’ve gotta work on Monday, but I could…uh…” He glanced at her, his expression full of doubt. Her stomach twisted. She hated the goodbye.
“Look, Drew…” she started.
A solemn smile graced his lips, and he held up a hand to stop her. “No, I get it. No worries.” Picking up his shoes, he headed for the door. “I’ll see you around.”
Terese sighed watching him leave. His expression, a mixture of determination, lust, and a tiny bit of sorrow, tugged at her heart.
She almost called him back.
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