Page 106 of The Rules Of Attraction
Think fast. “Sorting out paperwork.”
He grimaced. “Jesus, I can’t believe you’d first of all lie to me, then not have the decency to come up with something better than paperwork. Fuck the paperwork Summer, let’s go to dinner.”
“What kind of dinner is this?” This was stupid. I was being stupid and annoying. I felt like strangling me, or at the very least slapping myself.
“I’m asking you out on a date, a dinner date where we eat food. Italian, you said you like Italian food. I’ll take you to an Italian restaurant.”
My cheeks flushed. That did sound perfect, and I wanted to say yes, but I wasn’t sure if I could.
I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out.
“I’m still waiting, Summer, my offer is still there. It’s been weeks.” He held my gaze. “I know something’s up and you don’t want to talk about it, so I’ve been purposely holding off. You could at least have dinner with me.”
“Maybe some other time.”
In typical Alex style he didn’t take no for an answer, and had to do something outlandish.
He slid down to his knees and took hold of my thighs. I had on a pair of denim shorts that frayed around the edges. He pushed the material up and tried to touch as much of my leg as possible.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m begging and touching.” He smiled up at me.
I laughed at the pleading face he made. “Alex, you are so crazy.”
“No. Just doing what’s necessary, and taking the chance to touch you. God, you smell so good.” He ran his fingers along my bare thighs making my skin tingle at his touch. Then he rested his head in my lap.
My nipples hardened as I watched him. His eyes turned darker to that liquid silver making me see exactly what he felt.
He was turned on, as much as I was.
His fingers ran up close to where my shorts stopped and he lingered there, just at the edge of my inner thighs.
“I remember here.” He stated referring to my skin. “And here.” With his index finger he traced a line up and over my center making me instantly wet.
“Alex.” This was already too much.
“Summer.” He gave me a sexy, mischievous smile I found difficult to resist. “I’m still waiting to explore your limits, Summer.”
The same moment that I rested my hands on his shoulders he took hold of my waist and swooped me up.
I squealed and started laughing.
Alex sat back down in his chair and placed me on his lap, locking me there so I wouldn’t move.
“I’m done talking about work, and playing boss and PA.”
“But that’s what we are.” I smiled as he leaned in and kissed my neck.
“No baby, we were whatever we were first.”
“What was that?” Saying one night stand didn’t seem right, especially since Eilesh pointed out all the ways he wasn’t.
“Still waiting to find out. Accept my offer. How long are you going to do this?”
“What?”
“Pretend you don’t want me. Come here.” He crooked his finger and beckoned me closer for a kiss. “Kiss me and clear your mind of everything else.”
