Chapter 24
Andy
When we get back to our place, I hand the pizzas up front to Ben and place my arm across Charlie’s chest, holding her in the truck. “We’ll meet you guys inside, okay? I wanna talk to Charlie alone for a minute.”
Ben just grunts a whatever and gets out. Max looks back at me, grinning like a dumbass. I give him my most serious, go the fuck away look. He finally relents with a shrug. “Just don’t take too long!”
“What’s up?” Charlie asks once we’re alone. The natural flush of her face makes her glow. Man, she’s so pretty.
“Just wanted to see how you were feeling after yesterday, sweetheart.” I also want to see if she’s down for a little more of my kind of fun, but only if she’s comfortable.
“I feel fucking fantastic.” Charlie’s grin is infectious.
“That’s what I love to hear. I really liked spending time with you yesterday, Charlie. And what we did together was incredible.”
I put my hand down on her thigh, stroking my thumb back in forth against the inner side. Charlie clocks the movement and stares for a moment, transfixed, before looking back up at me.
She licks her lips before responding. “I really liked what we did together too.”
“It wasn’t too much?” Something inside me just knows that Charlie wants more.
“Nope.” Charlie pops the p.
“Would you want to do more?”
Charlie laughs. “Well, I was kinda hoping we could do thatagain.”
I laugh too, hopping out of the truck and holding my hand out to Charlie. She takes it, and I help her out, closing the door behind both of us. I step closer to her until she is backed up against the truck, looking up at me. Placing my forearms on either side of her, I cage her in and lean in close enough to feel her breath against my skin.
“My tastes are probably a little different than Max’s, pretty girl. What we did yesterday was pretty mild, compared to what we could do. If you’re interested of course. I really fucking like you Charlie, and I’m down to try whatever you’re interested in. But if you’re willing to explore with me, I think I can show you some things that you’ll reallyreallylike.”
I hold my breath while I stare at Charlie, trying to decipher her feelings. Her cheeks are flushed and her lips parted in a small ‘o’ as she stares back at me. Her pupils are totally blown. Oh yeah, she’s definitely intrigued.
“Like what?” Her question is barely more than a whisper.
“Well, for today, I thought I would give you a present.”
Charlie’s brow furrows. “What kind of present?”
“Come to my room with me, and I’ll show you.”
I take Charlie’s hand, leading her through the garage door and into the house. Ben is already sat on the couch, drinking a beer and shuffling through options on a streaming service. Max is in the kitchen, busy grabbing paper plates and napkins or whatever.
“We’ll be right back. I just need to show Charlie something in my room real quick.”
Ben rolls his eyes, and Charlie giggles as we walk past. “You can pick the movie, Ben. Whatever you want!”
“You’re too nice to him sweetheart,” I chastise, taking the opportunity to scoop Charlie up and throw her over my shoulder.
Charlie, howling with laughter, smacks me in the butt. “Put me down, Andrew!”
“Not a chance,” I respond, with a smack of my own to her luscious ass.
“You know the rule about communal areas!” Buzzkill Ben shouts as I carry Charlie upstairs.
Once we reach my room, I carry Charlie all the way inside and slam the door before placing her down on the carpet gently.
“What’s the rule about communal areas?” Charlie’s cheeks are flushed, but she’s smiling wide.
