Page 41 of Worth the Risk
“Whatever you say….coach.”
“Alright that’s it.” I get my last skate off and grab her by the backs of her thighs and put her over my shoulder, giving her a smack as she giggles and kicks.
“I’m sorry. Put me down before one of us gets hurt. You know I’m uncoordinated enough to take us both out.” Laughter barks out of me at that.
“Winnie, do you really think I would let anything happen to you?”
“It wouldn’t be your fault.” I clear the door to my office then and sit her down on the middle of my empty desk, turn and lock the door. I put my back against before speaking to her.
“Now, do you wanna try that again?” She’s still pink cheeked and flustered. “Don’t get shy on me now, darlin’.” Her back straightens and her eyes harden at the challenge as I walk over and place my hands on either side of her on the desk and kiss her neck below her ear.
“I’m not sure what you mean, co—” She doesn’t get the full word out before I bring her mouth to mine and kiss her, unrestrained. She moans into my mouth and I bring my hands up to her face, one tangling in the hair at the nape of her neck. Our kissing quickly turns heated and her hands are exploring my torso under my shirt, I’m dizzy. I pick her up to switch positions, now I have her straddling me on my desk and I don’t think I’ve ever wanted anything more in this moment. The sounds she’s making and the way she’s moving against me are enough to drive me insane. I pull my mouth back from hers just for a minute.
“Winnie…” She’s kissing down my neck and reaching lower between us so I grip her wrist to stop the advance. I need to think straight.
“Winnie…” She looks at me then.
“What? What’s wrong?” Wrong? This situation is something. Wrong is definitely not the word I would use.
“If we keep going like this, I’m going to end up taking you here and now in the coaches office.”
“I’m aware, Rhett.” She’s killing me.
“I want you. So badly, but after all this time. I want you in my bed first. Not here when someone could come knocking. I want to take my time with you.” She smiles.
“Okay.” She goes to climb off me laughing but I wrap my arm around her back.
“Just give me a minute darlin’.” She giggles and snuggles her face into the spot between my neck and shoulder and I hug her close. I laugh with her.
“It’s good to know that even if other things have changed, these feelings haven’t.”
“None of my feelings, along with these ones, have ever been in question.” She looks in my eyes for a moment then kisses my lips softly. “Song lyrics?” I ask, I won’t give up until I guess this tattoo cover up.
“Good and no, not song lyrics. Now, let’s get out of here. I’m starving.” I let her down then and adjust myself before finding my shoes.
“We better get you some food then. You get mean if we wait too long.”
“I do not get mean! I just need plenty of protein to fuel this enchanting personality you love so much.” She smiles sweetly at me and I reach into my bag and pull out a big ziplock baggie labled “WINNIE SNACKS” and toss it to her.
“Pick something to hold you over.” I call as I lace up my shoes. When I don’t hear her getting anything out I look at her. Her eyes are glistening.
“Hey, whats wrong?” She swipes at her face then clears her throat.
“Nothing. You carry a bag of snacks for me?”
“Yeah, I noticed when we were hiking a couple weeks ago that snacks are a must for you, that hasn’t changed in the last eight years.” I give her a wink.
“That’s the most thoughtful thing anyone has ever done for me, Rhett. Thank you.” I walk over to her and hold her close.
“It’s just snacks in a bag, Win. It’s only a small fraction of the things I would and will do for you.” Her smile is so sweet when she looks up at me.
“I have a list of things you can dotome—” I fake a scandalized look and drop my mouth open.
“Ms. Parker!” I admonish.
“—just so you’re aware.” She grins and I kiss her mouth once more before taking her hand and pulling her from this office before things start warming up again.
I’m up early and in the bakery today. I have so much to get done this week. We have orders for five different events this weekend, which is amazing, just a lot for my small bakery. I have been just a tiny bit more distracted then normal lately. Not that I’m complaining. Rhett is a very welcome, very hot distraction. I can feel my smile and touch my face. I haven’t smiled this much in a really long time and I know…it’s new, but it feels like it’s been building over the course of half my life. I’m taking a page out of Mare’s book and just enjoying myself. I am really enjoying myself. We’ve spent a good amount of time getting to know each other physically these past few weeks and if you ask me it’s not enough. That man is pure tattooed muscle that I’d like to take a bite out of?—
