Page 86 of Barefoot Dreams
“Is this too much for you?”
“No,” I tell him honestly. “But I still don’t understand how we got here.”
Griffin smiles, drawing one of his fingers over the ridge of my nose. “I do.”
“You do?” My eyebrows arch in question but he just nods and gives me his charming smile.
“You were always meant to be mine.” He presses his lips to my forehead.
“But…but you never liked me before. You thought I was weird.”
“What?” His brows furrow. “Who told you that?”
“You did.” Griffin gets up, propping himself up on his elbow as he peers down at me.
“I’d never say that to you, Julie. Because I never once thought so.” His voice sounds honest, but I know it can’t be. I nibble on the inside of my cheek, deciding if I want to go there right now, but I don't want to start this relationship with questions.
“Well, technically, you didn’t say it to me. You said it to Kimmy, and I overheard it.”
Honesty is replaced with true remorse as the memories must come back to him. “Remember when I just said I was an idiot when we were kids?” I nod. “It’s a horrible excuse and I’m not using it here because there’s more to it. A lot more.”
“Like?” I swallow hard, the memories of that day still fresh in my mind even if I don’t let them hurt me anymore.
“I promise we’ll get to all the answers later. But for now, do you think we could take this one day at a time?”
The raw vulnerability in his voice calls out to me. I know there are still skeletons in his closet. Know there is more he’s battling on the inside, and I want to be there for him. No matter what.
“One day at a time sounds great to me.” I smile softly, brushing my hand against his messy beard and he catches it, bringing it to his lips and kisses my palm, dragging his lips over each one of my fingers, my wrist, my shoulder, my collar bone.
Gently and sweet like he has all the time in the world when his eyes scream need and want and now.
“Griffin,” I moan, my eyes closing when he keeps laying those tender kisses all over my body.
“Shh, I want to take all the time in the world to seal the deal.”
“Sounds more like a torture,” I whine and feel his lips twitch against my skin.
“Sounds like I know what you like already.”
And he does, sweet daisies, does he ever…
Love Hive:
Zizilovingsoul:Does anyone have any news? I’ve been on pins and needles ever since last night.
Ninasunshine:Honey, step off those needles for a bit. Too much of a good thing can be bad.
Zizilovingsoul:I can’t, it keeps my nerves in check. Did it work?
Infullbloom:I went in Sip of Love this morning and Julie wasn’t there. Lia had no idea where she was. So, maybe that’s a good sign?
Toughtolove:Hm, yes, it could be.
Zizilovingsoul:Oh, thank rainbows. My feet are dying already.
Toughtolove:Or it could also be because they killed each other when they woke up.
Zizilovingsoul:I’m getting back on the needles.
