“I like the way you feel in my arms too.”
His almost raspy response sent another wash of pleasure through her.
Well, there it was. She wasn’t going to get much sleep tonight. She was just going to enjoy every second of being held by Eric. Because it was so sweet and just so completely amazing, and knowing sex was off the table took away any of the self-consciousness and nerves.
She closed her eyes and gave a soft sigh of content.
Being tired tomorrow was going to be more than worth it.
*
“Text me ifyou need anything? Or if you’re worried—”
“I’ll be fine,” Hannah said softly, reaching for her bag.
And she probably would, but it was the possibility of that jackass showing up and bothering her that made him uneasy.
With his engine running and the car sitting at the curb in front of her school, they didn’t have long for a goodbye. As it was, they’d been lucky their work schedules lined up closely enough for them to carpool.
“Thanks for the ride, Eric. I should probably head inside.”
As she reached for the door handle, he caught her arm.
“Kiss me goodbye?”
She froze and surprise flickered in her eyes.
“For appearances. Just in case. I’m your boyfriend, right?”
“Oh. Right.” Her gaze darted around the parking lot. “Good call.”
She leaned toward him, her lips slightly parted. Her soft exhale was barely audible before her lips brushed his.
He should’ve let it end there. Should have kept it chaste and innocent. But he couldn’t stop himself from cupping the back of her head to keep her from pulling away. He teased his tongue past her lips, needing just a quick taste of the sweetness inside before she left.
Her murmur of surprise turned to a moan before she brushed her tongue against his.
A stab of need hit him so hard it took his breath away. He dragged his lips from hers and sucked in a breath.
“Well. That would convince any skeptic that we’re dating.” She gave an unsteady laugh and touched the buttons on his shirt. Her gaze lifted to his. “Promise you won’t forget those condoms tonight?”
His nostrils flared and his chest swelled. Just the idea of having her completely made everything inside him a little more primal.
“I won’t forget.”
Her lips twisted into a knowing little smile before she opened the door. “I’ll see you after work. Don’t worry about getting off early or anything, I usually am here at least until four or five anyway making lesson plans or grading papers.”
“Sounds good. I’ll text when I’m on my way.”
She smiled and shut the door.
This all felt a little too easy. Too comfortable.
“Too much how I wish it could be,” he muttered, continuing to watch her walk toward the front door of the school, making sure she got safely inside.
His gaze slid to the Virgin Mary statue near the front and he grimaced in guilt.
“Don’t give me that look, Mary. I already feel like enough of a jackass.” He shook his head and pulled away from the curb.