“You’ve been quiet. Did I push you too far in the restaurant?” Drew squeezes my fingers. We’re in the back of his car heading to my place. Earlier, I was excited about inviting him in tonight, but now, my head is a mess.
“Hmm.” I turn from blindly staring at the passing lights out the window. “I’m sorry. I’m distracted.”
He nods. “I’ve noticed.”
“It’s not you.” Facing him, I squeeze his hand back. “Just a lot on my mind.”
“If you don’t want me to do things to you in public, princess, just tell me. I can behave.” He lifts my knuckles and presses a kiss against them.
My heart flutters, but it still feels really battered and bruised. I sigh. “Would you be upset if I didn’t invite you inside tonight?”
“Not at all.” He holds my hand against his heart. Its beat is strong and steady. “I’m willing to wait as long as you need.”
“I just don’t understand anything anymore.”
He pulls me into his side and wraps his arm around my shoulder. “You’re in this tricky situation that could go sideways really fast or spin so out of control you wind up on your ass. But you know what?”
“What?” I glance up at his face in the dim interior of the car.
He smiles and kisses my temple. “I’m on this ride. You can try to shake me off, princess, but this time, I’m not going anywhere.”
I draw in a breath and lean into his side. “That helps.”
“Good.” He rubs my arm. “I’m just glad I got to give you a little pleasure tonight.”
My neck heats. “I’ve never done anything like that.”
“I’m not surprised.” He tips my chin up and I can just make out his features in the dim streetlights. “Was it okay? Because I can keep things more tame when we’re out and about.”
I slide my hand around the back of his neck and draw his lips down to right above mine, holding his hair to keep him from claiming them. I search his eyes as best I can.
“If you like it, I like it. Though I’m hoping my mom doesn’t hear about it.” I bring his mouth down to mine. We make out the rest of the way to my house until I’m a half second from inviting him in anyway.
He walks me to my door and stops a step lower than me, bringing us closer in height with my heels. “I had a lovely time tonight.”
I grab the collar of his suit jacket and pull him in to kiss him again. Every kiss lights me up and makes me feel better about this whole night. He slides his hands over my ass to draw me in against him.
“When can I see you again?” I look into his golden brown eyes, seeing how much he wants me.
“How about in an hour?” He captures my lips again and sucks on my lower lip.
When he draws back, he moves his hands to my hips.
“I’m pretty sure I could fall for you, princess.” He brushes my hair behind my ear and sighs. “If I didn’t have plans this weekend, I’d spend the entire time making you mine.”
I bite my lip as he steps down a step.
“What kind of plans?”
He lifts my hand to his lips and winks. “Secret plans.”
Pressing a kiss to my hand, he draws me down a step and kisses me senseless again.
“If you aren’t coming in, you’ll need to go soon or the neighbors will talk.” I half hope he offers to come in.
“Fine, but let them talk. My intentions are honorable, princess.” He brushes his lips over mine and turns me toward my door. “Now get inside before we make a spectacle of ourselves.”
He slaps my ass as I move. I cover my offended cheek and give him a glare.
