Page 79 of Spin The Bottle
“And I have to get pretty,” she says, grinning at me.
I shake my head, my eyes dropping the length of her body, lingering on every single inch of her. “Job done.” She’s so much more than pretty. She’s gorgeous, beautiful, smart, funny, sexy as hell and can make my day with just a roll of those lime green eyes.
I pick up my hat, place it on my head, and lean in for just one more kiss. Reluctantly, I pull away from her, heading towards the door. I turn back one last time and my chest hurts at the sight of her.
Fuck.
She’s perfect.
“I…” My lips press together to stop other words from escaping. “I’ll see you tonight,” I tell her before walking out of her apartment, the door closing behind me.
I blow out a much-needed breath, running a hand down my face at the words repeating themselves over and over in my head.
I never thought I’d be in love. I’m not a cynic like Grayson once was, I know it exists for some people, but I just never thought I’d ever experience it. Growing up I didn’t know what love looked like, I’d never seen it. Not from my mom or my brothers, it just didn’t exist in my family. I honestly never thought I would tolerate, let alone like someone so much to the point where I’m desperately in love with them.
But the proof is right there, inside apartment 305 that holds a million and one plants all over the place, that holds the woman I love.
Just my luck I fall for someone who doesn’t want a relationship.
26
Close call
The text comes just in time.
After I’ve finished showering and shaving every inch of my skin—sweating in the process—I read Aiden’s text which makes me shake with anticipation.
Aiden:
I’m almost there.
How do I know what to wear if you won’t tell me where we’re going?
The three little dots dance on the screen until his text comes in, making me smile.
Aiden:
I can promise you; you’ll look beautiful in anything you wear.
My head shakes, pressing my lips together as I type back.
That’ssweet. But so unhelpful.
Aiden:
Wear something fancy.
And with easy access.
I snicker, shaking my head. Ok, I can do that. I drop my phone on the bed and open my closet, looking around for a dress for tonight. My eye catches on the short black long-sleeve dress with a heart neckline Rosie designed for me a few months ago, and I pull it out, holding it to my body.
I rip my towel off, standing in front of my mirror in only my underwear. The lacy black underwear accentuates my tan skin, fitting perfectly on my curves. I can’t wait for Aiden to see it tonight.
I slip the dress on, adjusting it so it sits right and pull out the rollers until my hair falls over my shoulders in curls, framing my face. I’ve never been on a date, and the thought of going on a date with none other than Aiden Pierce makes my insides churn.
I barely have time to put on my heels when I hear a knock at my door. I glance at my reflection once more, fixing my hair before I head out and open the door.
I almost swallow my tongue at the sight of Aiden standing at my door, dressed in a white shirt that clings to his muscles and black pants that have my mouth watering when I look up at him.
