I giggle, snuggling closer.
“Me too.”
We lie tangled together, limbs everywhere, hearts still racing.I feel like I’m floating as I lie sprawled on top of him.
This is the best day of my life.It couldn’t get better.
“I love you,” he says quietly, like it’s the simplest truth in the world.
I stand corrected.It can get better.
The words land in my chest and bloom there.I don’t have to think about my response.The words are just there.
“I love you too.”
He kisses me again, then he sighs as he sits up.“I need to feed you.You didn’t eat enough yesterday.”
“I think that’s okay,” I say, patting my stomach as I laugh self-deprecatingly.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”he asks with a frown.
“Just that I could stand to skip a few meals,” I tell him hesitantly.
“No, you can’t.You’re perfect.I love your curves.I don’t want you to lose them.”
I don’t have any words for that.I don’t need them.
Jameson picks me up and carries me into the living room.He drops one of his shirts over my head, and I curl up on the couch as he goes to the kitchen to make breakfast.
I relax as he cooks for us, and a few minutes later, he’s back with two plates of eggs, toast, and bacon.
“Here you go, mate,” he says, handing me a plate.
“Thanks.What are you doing today?”
“Hanging out with you.I need to check in with the guys, but hopefully, that won’t take long.What do you want to do?”
“I need to check in with Roxie.She’s supposed to be headed this way today or tomorrow.”
“Good.We can get the spare room set up for her.”
“Spare room?Why wasn’t I sleeping in that room so you could have your bed?”I ask him incredulously.
“I wanted you in our bed.And I wanted you to feel safe.I figured my sleeping on the couch would do that.”
“It did.”
He smiles, leaning over to kiss me.
“Call your friend.I’ll clean up,” he says, taking my plate and heading into the kitchen.
I smile as I watch him go, then grab his phone and call Roxie.I’m anxious to find out how close she is.
I call her number.Straight to voicemail.
That’s fine,I think.She probably stopped for food or fell asleep somewhere.
Hours pass.
