Page 60 of Yours Actually

“Guilty as charged.”

Having Callan’s eyes on me while I walk into the bathroom naked will be the highlight of my day.I am sure of it.I change my mind when he moves behind me at the vanity and puts his hands on my hips while checking me out in the mirror, deciding this is the highlight.However, that moment is trumped when he turns me to face him once my teeth are clean and looks at me like he won’t ever get enough of me.And then, when his mouth claims mine, I know this will be the absolute highlight of an entirely highlightable ten minutes.

Callan’s kiss this morning is unhurried, like he has all the time in the world for me.His lips brush against mine softly to begin with, lingering long enough for me to inhale his scent and feel the warmth of his skin.Then, his hand comes to the nape of my neck and he holds me firmly while he opens his mouth and deepens the kiss.His tongue sweeps over mine, still unhurried, and so intimate that it makes my toes curl.

He keeps hold of my neck when he ends the kiss, his eyes searching mine, telling me how affected he is by me.He brings his other hand up to take hold of my face, his thumb lightly brushing over my jaw.“I’m taking you on a date when I get home.”

My heart is all over the place.“I’d like that.”

He traces his thumb over my lips while he watches what he’s doing.

“You should go,” I say softly even though it’s the last thing I want him to do.

He nods absently.He appears lost in my lips.

“Callan.”

His fingers tighten around my neck.“Fuck.”

I smile.“That about covers it.”

He bends his mouth to mine again.This kiss is rough.Hungry.Demanding.Promising.When he sees me next, I know to expect more of this.

Then, he’s gone and all I can do is sit on the couch and let my mind run free with all my thoughts over what happened this weekend.

Somehow, I manage to get myself showered, dressed, and packed to leave.I fly out just before lunchtime.Callan texts while I’m in the car on my way to my condo to let me know he arrived in Florida.I stare at his message for the rest of the drive home.

We’re going on a date when he gets home.

For the first time in his life, Callan isn’t ending a friendship after sex.

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CALLAN

Callan

The next time I have a meeting with an investor, I need to make sure I’ve had more than two hours sleep.

Olivia

Two?We went to sleep just after two a.m.I think your math is off.

Callan

You went to sleep at that time.

Olivia

Wait.You couldn’t fall asleep?

Callan

I didn’t want to.

Olivia

Did you do inappropriate things to me while I slept?

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