Page 138 of The One
She let out a sob. “And if it’s a girl?”
“There are too many baby girls in my family. We’re having a boy.” I reached across the couch, sliding forward just enough that I could pull her against me.
“I want all of that,” she whispered. “I love you.”
Her body fit in my arms and against my chest. Just as perfectly now as it had back then.
“Lainey, I love you.” I held her back and the tops of her shoulders and the base of her neck, and when I pulled away, mypalms slid to her cheeks. I kept her steady, gazing into her eyes. “It’s always been you. Nothing has ever changed that; nothing will ever change that.”
As I closed the distance between our faces, her eyes shut, and her lips parted.
There wasn’t a sight in this world that was as beautiful as Lainey Taylor.
My mouth surrounded her top lip, my tongue touched hers, and I moaned as I tasted her. My movements were slow as I memorized this new feel, even though, technically, it wasn’t new at all. I let the sensations grow between us while getting reacquainted with a mouth that I’d missed so badly.
I pressed her cheeks, and I pulled even closer despite the fact that not even air was separating us.
And when I knew I was on the verge of taking it further, which I didn’t want to do tonight, I gently released her lips.
There was silence.
A quietness where so much was said yet not a single word was spoken.
And I finally broke it with, “Have you eaten dinner?”
She smiled, and I could feel it on my hands as I continued to hold her. “Aside from vodka, no. Admittedly, that’s been my dinner lately.”
“We’re going out.”
Her eyes grew large. “Now?”
“Yes.”
“I need to change. I’m a mess?—”
“You look absolutely gorgeous, Lainey.”
“But you’re in a suit. I’m in yoga pants.”
“And that’s just how I want you. You never have to get all done up for me. I’m in love with you just the way you are.” I traced my thumb over her lips. “There’s a Thai place down thestreet from here. I’ll be overdressed, not you. What do you say? Are you down?”
“I can’t say no to noodles.” As I laughed, she gripped my wrist. “Or you.”
Lainey
Thank you for an amazing dinner and the most incredibly unexpected night.
And for dropping me off at my apartment and being a complete gentleman.
Me
It took a massive amount of effort. The gentleman part, I mean.
Lainey
I can only imagine.
Me
