“Ehm, I was just jok—”
Sebastian bursts out laughing.
When he calms down, he gives me a look.
“I know you’re on birth control, babe. It’s true that we’d make it work even if you did become pregnant, but when you decide to mess with me, I have to get you back sometimes,” he says, so pleased with himself.
I guess I deserved that.
He gives me a quick peck before taking my hand and dragging me out of bed.
“Come on. Let’s fix our freshly fucked look before we meet up with the family.”
~
We’re in a crowded club, the music flowing from the speakers as the flickering lights match the rhythm of the song. I’m sitting in a booth together with Jessica. The boys are somewhere else, probably getting hammered.
Everyone’s been eager to treat Luke to anything he wants this evening.
Sebastian told me he would stay low on the alcohol, but you can never know.
“So, tell me everything. How long did it take for Sebastian to make a move?” Jessica asks me.
We haven’t had too much time to really catch up ever since we got to Vegas, as she and Luke have been busy with their jobs.
Now, though, we finally have some much-needed girl time.
“Gosh, too long. I had to pull out some tricks,” I tell her, thinking back to the game night at his apartment and my obvious flirting with his teammates.
That night definitely changed things between us.
There had been moments prior to that, but I pushed him that evening.
I tell Jessica about my time in London and all the things I’ve experienced with Sebastian.
Our breakfast, movie nights, his family visiting and the overall fun we’ve had thus far.
When I’m done, I let out a huge sigh, contemplating how life will be when I go back to Seattle.
“You don’t want to leave, do you?” Jessica asks me with a gentle smile.
“No, I don’t. But I’m scared to bring it up. I’m not used to feeling too vulnerable in a relationship with a man. Everything is different with him,” I tell her honestly.
The thought of not having a label on a relationship hasn’t been something I’ve cared too much about before.Now, I’m anxious for us to make this exclusive so I can lessen my worries.
It’s not like I think Sebastian would be with anyone else, but insecurities I’ve never really dealt with before have appeared.
When I started the London adventure, I always expected to be excited to go back home, take the trip with my girls, and get back to my routine.
Now, that all feels like the last thing I want to do.
“I think you should just talk to him, Lily. Communication and trust are everything you need. Trust me, I know.”
I know she’s right, but it doesn’t make it less daunting.
“Besides, Sebastian looks at you like you’re his whole world. You have nothing to worry about,” she says, squeezing my hand in her own.
I look over to where the boys are playing darts, immediately catching Sebastian’s eyes on my own before he winks at me.
