Page 30 of Reckless Love
She bites the inside of her cheek and flushes. “No, I meant what I said about us being together. I don’t know why I did that. I wasn’t thinking. I’m just so tired of him acting like he stands a chance of getting me back.”
I knew what she was doing with Bernard, but it still stings. I want her to say she’s mine so bad I can taste it.
“Oh, that didn’t bother me at all,” I tell her.
She snorts and pulls back, laughing harder when her eyes meet mine. “Yeah, I could tell. Of course you have to go all in and kiss me. Always so dramatic.”
I start laughing too and then I smooth her hair back and whisper in her ear. “You didn’t think I’d miss an opportunity like that, did you?”
She shivers in my arms and I pull her tighter against me.
“You’ve just been waiting to give Bernard a piece ofyour mind, haven’t you?” She smiles up at me and damn, she’s so beautiful it hurts.
“You have no idea. But that kiss had very little to do with Bernard.”
She tugs her teeth over her bottom lip, trying not to smile when I say that.
“Rhodes,” she whispers. “You can’t say things like that.”
“Right,” I say. “Except we’re together now, so…”
I would not be Rhodes Archer if I did not tease Elle Benton at every opportunity. I know that little show wasn’t for me and am under no delusion that we’re suddenly a couple.
No matter how much I wish it was the truth.
She groans. “Forget that even happened. I did the whole foot-in-my-mouth thing with my ex…thank you for filling in as my boyfriend…”
I don’t like where her words are going, so when the next song is that sexy throwback, “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, I let our bodies do the talking. I want so much more than her body, but when her ass sways against my dick, I make the most of the situation. My hand slides down her side and grips her hip as I grind into her before flipping her around to face me. She doesn’t look at me, but there’s not even a breath of space between us as our bodies move in perfect time.
The next song feels even better, “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic. Elle looks so fucking sexy as she gets lost in the music. She always has. I used to think I had something to do with the look of euphoria in her eyes when we danced together, but it’s just her. She comes alive with the music, her body knows exactly what to do, and every ounce of restraint that she typically carries comes undone when she dances.
It’s why I’m so glad she’s finally doing something for herself. I don’t get to watch her out on the field the way I want to, but I know it’s her happy place.
It helps get my head back in order. I can chill and wait until she’s done with the Mustangs before I try to pursue her. I have no idea if I can change her mind about us being together, but I’m not done trying.
God knows I’ve waited this long, and she’s worth the wait.
My phone has blown up when I crawl into bed after midnight.
Penn
I didn’t need a date tonight. I got mine when I watched Rhodes and Elle dance together tonight.
Henley
No shit. I got mine with my actual girlfriend, but I’m not gonna lie, their little show stoked the flames.
Weston
Sadie was climbing me before we’d even gotten all the way inside the house.
Bowie
I swiped right.
Penn
No fucking way, Bowie. Good for you, man!