Page 84 of Hiding for the Holidays
Asher
Iknow Rosie doesn’t own many clothes, so the fact that she bought this cute dress specifically for our date makes me smile every time I look at her. It’s deep green and hugs her curves, fitting a little looser below the hips. Of course it’s still winter, so she’s wearing black tights underneath but I really wish we hadn’t had a large dumping of snow and I could have brought her here on the back of my bike instead of borrowing Grant’s Charger.
I glance over at her as she throws a piece of popcorn in her mouth, her eyes glued to the movie screen. I’m not even sure what’s playing, other than it being a Christmas movie, but she seems happy, and that’s all that matters.
I reach over for some popcorn and her hand moves at the same time, making our knuckles brush. It’s like a scene from a cheesy rom com, she glances at me and smiles, making butterflies or some shit start rampaging in my stomach.
What the fuck was that? Indigestion? I look back at the screen and rub my stomach, but I know what it is. And it hasnothing to do with what I’ve eaten and everything to do with what I plan to snack on later tonight.
Rosie.
This woman was becoming my everything and I’m starting to realize that having her in my life is no longer optional. Would she choose me over Grant and Leo? Would I even want her to?
Things have been way easier between us since we all started dating her. I thought we would be jealous and we would fight, but sharing her seemed so easy. I’d seen some other guys eyeing her up at the gym, and the thought of them touching her made my blood boil.
But watching her sleep against Leo, or sitting in Grant’s lap… It had the opposite effect. I felt content seeing all three of them happy, but it also turned me on to watch them get her worked up. Did they feel the same way? I hadn’t sensed any jealousy from either of them yet.
Maybe sharing could become… permanent?
I glance over my shoulder and where the two of them are seated in the back row, pretending they aren’t here. Rosie hasn’t noticed them yet, which is the way we want it. If her ex is around town, we need to be extra careful with her. I didn’t want to postpone my date, so they suggested having Jack cover the gym so they could watch our backs, literally.
It’s just another example of how good the four of us are together. I wonder how she will feel about it, never having to choose between us. If I want her to stay, I’m going to have to show her all the benefits of keeping all three of us.
I grin as an idea forms for later tonight.
I throw my arm around her shoulder as we watch the movie and munch on popcorn. When the almost empty bag gets moved to the floor, I place my hand on her thigh and gently rub her leg.
I take my time and ever so slowly, start moving my handhigher and higher. Even though I’m only touching her over her dress and tights, I know it’s having an effect on her. Her breathing hitches a couple of times as she tries to keep her eyes on the screen.
It’s too hard to sneak in some real action in here, with all her layers of clothing so I decide that I will have to wait for a summer movie date. But by the time the movie is over I can tell she’s more than ready to get to the next part of our evening.
“You ready to go for a stroll?” I ask as I help her to her feet.
Her eyes widen in alarm. “A stroll? Now?”
I laugh at her horror and shake my head. “No? Hmm… What could we do next? I could take you out for a nice meal? I know we had hot dogs but?—”
“No, no meal, thank you, I’m full of popcorn and hot dog.”
“We could go ax throwing. I heard that’s fun?”
“If you like, sure.”
I shrug. “Unless you have another idea?”
“Well… I was thinking it might be nice to relax at home, with a good movie.”
“You want to watch another movie? Are you avoiding talking to me, baby?”
“What? No!” She says in worry as we exit the theater.
“We could go home and play a game?” I ask as an idea comes to me.
“What kind of game?”
“You’ll have to wait and see.”
“Give me a hint?” she asks as I start driving us home.
