Page 9 of Falling Too Soon
I would not be hurrying back. I took my time using the toilet, splashing some water on my face, and trying to fix the mess my mascara made. When some time had passed, I braved cracking the door to the en suite to find Nathan snoring softly.
After making my escape, I stopped in the living room, quickly put my clothes back on, and grabbed my phone.Shit, how long had we been at it?I had to text Lexi before she sent the police over here. There was already a text from her and a missed call.
Lexi
Bitch, you’d better have that man balls deep in you and not be dead at the bottom of the lake.
Me
I’m alive, thanks for nothing. I could have been dead and all you care about is if I’m getting some ass?
It was late, and I didn’t expect a response, so I got the rest of my stuff from the car and then settled into the other room for the night. I’d worry about where I was going to stay for the rest of the week in the morning.
9
NATHAN
Iwoke up grinning into my pillow, but as I reached across the bed, I was met by cool, empty sheets. Where was Daphne? Shit, was that a dream? I didn’t drinkthatmuch, did I?
Fuck, I hoped she hadn’t left. Last night was incredible, and I was very freaking interested in doing that again and again and again.
Did I need to be rushing into something with someone new? Absolutely not, but I was immediately drawn to her in a way I had never felt before. I didn’t know where things would lead, but I knew I was not ready to let her go just yet. I had to learn more about this beautiful creature who had come crashing into my life.
I peeled myself out of bed and, after using the bathroom, walked into the main living area. I could see her car through the front window. Knowing she was still here gave me aninstant sense of relief, so my next priority was to make some coffee and text my brothers. I needed help.
Me
Guys, something happened last night and I need advice.
Brandon
What’s up?
Me
I met someone…
Brandon
You met someone while alone in a cabin in the woods? How? Where? What happened?
Dylan
Fuck yeah! I told you to go get you some.
Me
Jesus Dylan, calm down, it’s not like that. I guess the rental was double-booked, and she just walked in and…idk my brain stopped working. She’s beautiful and funny and shit. Things happened, but I need to know more about her. Is this crazy? I’ve never felt this sort of instant connection before.
The next messages came in at almost the same time.
Dylan
Yes, this is crazy, but I’m glad you’re getting your dick wet—tell me you’re getting yourdick wet?
Brandon
Yes, this is crazy! Wtf are you doing, brother? You need to be focusing on you and getting over Courtney, not trying to jump into something with someone new.
