Page 80 of Falling for You

“That’s the point.” I wink then kiss her on the cheek from behind. She’s at the stove, frying up bacon and eggs, toast already buttered and waiting on the table.

It’s been a couple weeks since the first night we spent together, and it’s done nothing to curb my desire for Chloe. Everything about her was addicting before we had sex but now… now I’m craving her. Need her near me as often as possible. Love that we can spend this time together and not be even remotely sick of each other.

And the sex is unbelievable. Out of this world. We’re still using condoms because we’re being safe — and will continue to do so until we know for sure if the broken condom brought us a surprise.

“How are you liking the car?”

She glances over at me with a twinkle in her eye. “Love it. I’m pretty sure she likes me too. We’re good for each other.”

Chuckling, I grab plates and set them on the table and finish off the bacon, putting them on a plate topped with a paper towel, while she flips the eggs.

Look at me, being domestic with a woman.

And ask me how many fucks I have to give about it. Just ask. Because I’ve got none. I love it. The way she hums while she cooks, even if the sound is awful. A songbird, she is not, but again, I don’t care because the rest of her is so beautiful it makes up for it. It’s also proof that she’s comfortable around me. If she’s willing to sing and hum, shimmy her hips while cooking and letting herself shine, I’m perfectly happy to listen to some off-key singing.

“Good. I’m glad you’re liking it.”

“I still need to get my own car, Rex,” she reminds me. I want to ask her why but I know her well enough to know this is important to her. She doesn’t want to feel like she’s taking from anyone. Stand on her own two feet could be a motto Chloe lives by. She’s determined and headstrong. And every single minute I spend with her makes me fall a little harder for her.

“I know,” I shrug, indifferent. Because that’s what I am. Honestly, I’m okay with her using it for however long she needs to. I’m not using it, she might as well.

“What if I wreck this one, too?”

“I put your name on my insurance already.”

Her mouth drops open. “Rex! You…”

“What? I’m responsible,” I defend myself. “And with your track record with vehicles, I figured I’d better be safe.” She pulls the cutest face when I tease her, I just can’t stop myself. “I called my insurance company, they said that your insurance would most likely cover an accident, should that happen, but to be safe they added you to my policy.”

“But, you’d have needed my driver’s information.”

Yeah. That’s the part that gets a little tricky. “I snuck a look at your driver’s license,” I say with a wince.

“You did not.” Oh she’s mad. Her hands are on her hips, steam billowing out of her ears. Firecracker Chloe is showing and it’s getting me hard. I might have to do things to piss her off more often because this is an exceptional look on her. I know I overstepped but again with that fucks to give thing. She’s been taking care of herself for a long time now and it’s time for someone to step in, offer their support. I knew she’d deny me if I asked. It’s not as if I snooped — too much. Her wallet was sitting on the counter, unzipped. So I just glanced inside and saw the top of her license sticking out of its slot.

I invade her space, knowing that if I’m going to get forgiveness, I’ll need to sweeten her up a little bit first. Once she’s in my arms, I kiss her on the nose. “I’m sorry.” I kiss her again and her stance softens just a little. “I know that was an invasion of your privacy and that I should have asked. But I want to take care of you and I know you’ll fight me. You’ve been taking care of yourself for too long.”

“Who else would?”

“Me. Letmetake care of you. I haven’t wanted to take care of another person in well, ever. Even Amber who I almost asked to marry me, I never had this desire. We just co-existed. But with you, I want to be by your side, not taking over but taking some of the burden off you.”

“Pretty early in the morning to be whispering these sweet nothings, Rex.”

“It’s the truth. Do you forgive me?”

“I don’t know yet. You could have just asked me.”

I drop my gaze to the floor. She’s right, I should have asked her first. But, I didn’t want to make it a thing. I knew she’d feel guilty if I told her I was adding her to my insurance policy and I didn’t want her to feel that burden when it was nothing. At the same time, I went through her things without asking, so this could go either way. If she’s angry, she no doubt has that right.

“I really am sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”

“Sure you were. You were thinking I’d fight you so you didn’t want to make it a big deal.”

Yup. I absolutely was.

“And you’re right. I would have. But, if you’d have asked, and I’d have said no, then you stated your case, I would have likely caved,” her admission makes me grin. “I’m not angry with you, but I do want you to include me. You said that you want to take some of the burden, be by my side, but we can’t do that if you’re taking control instead.”

She makes a very valid point. It occurs to me that neither of us are very well-versed on relationships. We’re going to learn as we go. Together. “Got it. In the future, I’ll make sure to ask you first.”

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