Total pages in book: 57
Estimated words: 54287 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 271(@200wpm)___ 217(@250wpm)___ 181(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 54287 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 271(@200wpm)___ 217(@250wpm)___ 181(@300wpm)
“I’m glad you didn’t call.”
I finish washing the last dish, and he takes it to dry. “You’re glad I didn’t call?”
He nods as he puts the dish on the shelf. “Yeah, because if you did, you would have told me not to come tonight.”
I can’t help it; I laugh. “Really? I’m sure there’s better things you’d rather be doing right now.”
He shrugs, crosses his arms and legs, and leans back against the counter. “I wouldn’t know what that better thing is.”
I roll my eyes. “Whatever, Davis. You expect me to believe this is what you want to be doing?”
He leans toward me. “Honestly?”
He’s so close, I can't even take a breath. “Yes, honestly.”
He leans in closer, and his voice drops. “I know you don’t need me, but it feels good to feel needed nonetheless. I know it was just a shower, but I’m glad I could help. I’m glad you let me help. I like being here for you and Alexis.”
I know I’m giving away too much, but I’m not holding back. “I like having you here, Davis.”
His smile deepens, but I shake my head. “So you realize now that if you stay, we’re probably going to be watching cartoons or something, right?”
He shrugs as if it’s no big deal. “So you’re letting me stay?”
I nod. “You should definitely stay.”
He inhales deeply and nods his head. “Then cartoons it is.”
I’m about to walk away when he stops me with a hand on mine. “What about you?”
I tilt my head and look at him curiously. “What do you mean?”
He clears his throat. “What would you like to be doing tonight?”
My laugh is deep and throaty. “I’m not sure you want to hear what I’d like to be doing.”
He swipes his finger softly across my wrist. “I do. Tell me.”
I grab on to his arm and squeeze. “Well, actually I thought about it all night. If I could do anything tonight—and I mean anything—I would have liked to have your face between my thighs.”
He sucks in a breath and jerks as if I’ve physically punched him in the stomach. His mouth drops, and he’s staring at me as if he’s never seen me before. I shrug my shoulders and smile at him. “You asked. I’m just being honest with you.”
He hangs his head down and clenches his eyes shut. I swear it looks like he’s in pain. “You okay, Davis?”
He groans and opens his eyes. “Yes, I’m fine. But for the rest of the night, I’m going to be thinking about that. I tasted you on my fingers the other night. It wasn’t enough. I need more.”
I search his eyes and don’t hold back. “I thought for sure you were going to come over here tonight and tell me that you can’t—”
He cuts me off. “I should have done that. I planned to ask you if we can be friends, but as soon as I get near you, I lose all common sense. You can do better than me… even for a fling, Abby. But I don’t care. I want it to be me that pleases you. I want to be the one to feel you come undone.”
My nipples pebble, and I rub my thighs together. “I want that too.”
“Mom!!!!” Alexis hollers from the living room, pulling me from my trance.
“Coming,” I holler to her.
I start to go, but Davis stops me. “So another night then.”
I nod. “I hope so.”
He nods, and I turn to go but stop when he’s not following me. “You coming?”
He smirks. “I’m going to be a minute. Let me, uh, collect myself and I’ll be there in a minute.”
I can’t help it. I giggle, covering my mouth with my hand. “Okay, take your time. I’ll save you a spot.”
I walk back into the living room with a smile on my face.
“Where’s Davis? I found us a movie to watch.”
I point my thumb to the kitchen. “He’ll be right out, honey. Go ahead and start it up.”
She pushes play on the cartoon, and I make my way back to the couch. When Davis eventually comes into the room, he sits between Alexis and me.
She spreads out, putting her feet in his lap, but he doesn’t seem to mind. Halfway through the movie, his hand slides across the cushion. As soon as our fingers touch, he laces our hands together, and we sit just like that for the rest of the movie.
I know what I said earlier, but in all honesty, this is turning out to be a perfect night just like this.
CHAPTER 16
DAVIS
It’s been three nights since I’ve seen Abby, although we’ve texted back and forth. Alexis is better, but they’ve been busy with school and dance practices. I’ve tried not to be pushy, but with every ding of my phone, I’m on edge.
And right now, as I sit in my apartment, it’s no different.