Ben nodded. "I appreciate your honesty."
Crazily enough, it sounded as though he was sincere.
"But it doesn't have to be that complicated," he continued. "We could have some fun, keep it casual."
I blinked. That was actually a...tempting offer. If he was talking about what I thought he was. I liked sex and I was definitely beginning to miss it. And maybe this would help me get out of this funk I'd been in ever since Brian and I broke up.
"Sierra!" Cam called, her voice getting closer.
I opened my mouth to tell him I'd think about it and ask for his number but all that came out was a squeak.
I cleared my throat but before I could try to speak again, Ben said, "Just think about it. Cam's got my number. Just let me know what you decide."
He stepped out of the room, heading down the hall toward the back of the house. A few seconds later, Cam appeared from the opposite direction and stopped in the doorway.
"Hey, didn't you hear me calling you?" she asked.
I shook my head. "Sorry, I was getting the washer started and it must have drowned out the sound of your voice."
"Oh. Look, I'm sorry but I have to go home and change before I head to Crave. My clothes aren't going to be dry in time so we need to head out."
"No problem," I said.
And boy, was I sincere. This way I could avoid Colette's interrogation. For now.
I was also pretty sure I'd be thinking about Ben's offer until the wee hours of the morning.
I hate it when I'm right.
