“Thank you.” Her mouth curved into an appreciative smile before she pivoted and looked around the small space. “Um, how are we going to do this?”
“Behind this door,” I gestured, “is a working washroom. You can freshen yourself up there, and I’ll just change quickly out here.”
After doing an awkward sidestep, she closed the bathroom door, and I rolled my head back on my shoulders, blowing out a tension-filled breath.
Had I imagined the desire in her body language outside?
Fuck no!
I shook my head, dismissing that thought as I shrugged off my flannel and tossed it on the counter, followed by my T-shirt. There was a mutual attraction brewing between us. I was sure of it, I thought to myself, peeling my socks off and dropping them beside my boots. Had the thunder not brought us to our senses, forcing us to seek safety, would she have allowed me to kiss her? I flicked open my belt, followed by the button on my jeans, and lowered my zipper. We stood so close outside that there was no denying I heard her breath hitch over the rain as I worked to alleviate my erratic heartbeat, reminding me not to rush this attraction. After removing my wet jeans, I hooked my thumbs in the waistband of my boxer briefs, only to hear Lakelyn shriek, followed by a crashing sound from behind me that resulted in her lying, once again, on the ground. But this time, her head was squarely in-between my legs as I dropped my eyes to the ground.
“Oh my God,” she burst out in embarrassment, covering her eyes as my white boxers, now nearly see-through, left little to the imagination.
I gripped the back of my neck harshly and puffed my chest out. There was no shame in my game as I found pleasure in the innocent blush that crept over the edge of Lakelyn’s jaw and up her cheeks. I silently wondered if the rest of her tanned, silky skin was just as responsive.
Despite wanting to coax her to uncover her eyes, I stepped backward the length of her body, careful not to tread on her, given the small space.
She bent her legs at the knees to try to conceal herself, but it was too late. My cock had already taken notice and was appreciative to have gotten a peek at her lacy hunter-green underwear as my eyes raked down the scope of her figure. Her jeans were turned half inside out and glued from her calves past her covered feet.
“Twice in one night, I’ve had the pleasure of finding you in a . . . in a unique situation.”
“Ugh, seriously, kill me now,” she groaned tiresomely.
I crouched down and curled my hand under her calf. “I don’t think this warrants such a drastic plea,” I expressed while trying in vain to bite back the immense pleasure that filled my head with salacious ideas of how I wanted to feel her in my arms again. “I’m quite enjoying your clumsiness.”
She propped herself on her elbows and leveled me with a rebellious stare. “How magnanimous of you.”
I could only smirk and tuck my lips between my teeth as she tried to play me with her tough-girl mentality. But I saw right through her and continued tugging her free from the wet jeans glued to her legs.
While I should have focused on the task at hand, it didn’t escape my awareness the way her eyes leisurely crept down my naked torso before dragging them farther south. Her unrestrained perusal had me flexing my abs in show, which caused her knees to press together ever so slightly every time my fingers made contact with her soft, smooth skin.
With Lakelyn’s jeans laying in a heap with our shoes and my socks, I helped her off the floor, knowing I needed a moment to dial my emotions back into check.
“Who knew changing was such a hazard? Now go finish—” I stepped around her and grabbed my dry pair of briefs in hand. “Oh, and might I suggest you lock the door this time unless you want a real show.” I winked, looking back over my shoulder.
“And here I thought chivalry was dead for a moment.”
My eyes slid to her mouth as her teeth coyly toyed with her lip. “It will be if we don’t get ourselves into dry clothes.” Because the truth was, if I didn’t put much-needed space between us, I was afraid my restraint might snap, and there’d be no stopping me from diving in headfirst to drown myself in all things Lakelyn. My desire to taste her was curtailing all reason and making me crazy.
How was it she had me so off-balance? It was like I’d never been in the presence of a woman before. Christ, did I even hear myself? I’d prided myself in compartmentalizing my thoughts, but with her, I could picture her in every aspect of my life and—
“I’m ready when you are,” Lakelyn called out.
“Just a sec.” I snapped the band of my joggers into place against my hips and finished shoving my arms through my shirt sleeves before rubbing the unquestionable ache that had grown punishing in my chest. “Okay, it’s safe to come out now.”
At least, that was the story I worked myself into believing.
Since the rain was unexpected, the cooler packed with drinks and snacks wasn’t even on my radar as we made a mad dash for safety. Thankfully, I had other backup resources inside the trailer to hopefully turn this night around so we could pick up where we left off.
“Are you thirsty?” I asked, bent over, looking in the mini-fridge.
“At this point, I’ll take anything you’ve got.”
“I’ve got a few beers left in the fridge or—” I stood up to open the upper cabinet and see if I had any hard liquor, only to realize I had made a critical error in my thought process that I’d be able to control my inner feelings once Lakelyn was fully dressed, but boy was I wrong.
So very, very wrong.
Seeing Lakelyn standing before me in my black hoodie and gray joggers, with her hair tied up in a topknot, looking so goddamned beautiful and innocent. She made me want to drop to my knees and worship her.
