But I do know that if this moment is the foundation of whatever we’re building, we’re going to be just fine.
“You can put whatever label you want on it, but I want you to be certain of what we are.” He traces my neck with his fingertip. “Becausewe are.” His eyes twinkle with mischief. “Will you be my girlfriend, Doc?”
“I’d love to be your girlfriend.”
His face buries in the crook of my neck as his hands slide under my dress. I moan as his palms hit my skin, pushing a button that allows him full entry into my heart. I melt into him, knowing right where this is going.
And I’ve never wanted anything more.
Whimsy List: Updated
Have a one-night stand.
ORGASM! (with a man)
Wear a bold lipstick.
Buy more lingerie (and wear it often).
Stop being sweet.
Learn to flirt.
Take a self-defense class.
Get a tattoo.
Sleep in the dark without being scared.
Cut my hair.(bad idea)
Learn to be okay if others are disappointed (even if it’s in me).
Eat alone in public.
Do something spontaneous.
Make Anna proud.
Learn how to give a blow job.
CHAPTER
THIRTY
Brooks
“This is a birthday party?” I ask in disbelief.
Audrey smiles, taking my hand and leading me through a row of perfectly manicured hedges.
I didn’t expect that she’d want me to attend the party with her. I wasn’t even certain that I’d be able to find her before she arrived or that she’d talk to me if I did. I second-guessed whether showing up was the way to go and wondered if she’d seen her brother and, if she had, what he might’ve said to her. But when she opened the door, and I saw the look in her eyes, I knew in my heart that everything was going to be okay.
My chest tightens as we enter the venue, a building straight from a movie set. I knew the Vans had money, but notthiskind of money.Holy shit.
“I’m extremely underdressed,” I whisper as a couple walks by like they just got out of a Hollywood awards ceremony. “Are you sure you don’t want me to just wait in the hotel room?”
She grins at me. “You’re my boyfriend. If anyone says anything, I’ll punch them.”
