Does he have feelings for me?
“I have a question,” she said.
“I’m listening.”
“Where do you see us going?”
“What do you mean?”
“Am I some summer fun?”
Drake started laughing. “Honey, we’re not high school teenagers. I passed the stage for a summer romance over twenty years ago.” He paused, gripped the back of her neck, and tilted her head back so she had no choice but to look at him. “With you, it’s the real deal, babe.”
“Real deal. I don’t know what that is.”
He leaned in, taking possession of her lips, and she closed her eyes, enjoying the feel of his kiss. “It means that I’m not using you. This is not some fleeting romance. This is it for me. I want to wake up next to you, have breakfast, and even take that little ball of fluff you call a dog for walks. I want to get to know you, to find out what makes you tick.” He sighed, running his thumb against her lip. “I get a rush just being around you. Don’t you feel it?”
“I do.”
“What’s the matter, Grace?”
“I don’t know. I’m scared.”
Drake cupped her face with both of his hands. “You’ve got nothing to be afraid of. From here on out, I’ll take care of you. I’ll make sure nothing ever happens to you that will cause you pain or hurt. I’m your man.”
Tears filled her eyes. “This is all kind of surreal. You’re a biker.”
“And you’re a waitress.” He kissed her lips, and she gripped him tightly. “Now, my waitress, my old lady, let’s go and enjoy the party.”
****
Suzy watched as Chloe finished getting dressed for the party. It had been a few weeks since Chloe had been to a club party. This was the first night she was going to be alone.
“You can come if you want to,” Chloe said. “There’s always plenty of men to go around.”
“Nah, I’m going to keep my virgin ass on this sofa with Fluff, and we’re going to watch a movie.”
“What kind of movie?” Chloe asked.
“The romantic kind, I think. I’m in the mood for a little romance.”
“Well, if you change your mind give me a call, and I can make sure you don’t leave the club a virgin.”
Suzy chuckled. “Great, my roommate selling my virginity to a bunch of bikers.”
“Not selling, honey. They’d be taking it for free. They don’t pay for pussy. Besides, I’m supposed to be your friend as well.”
“You are. I’m sorry, I’m just tired. I’m going to enjoy a night in, relaxing.”
“If you’re sure?”
Suzy nodded. “More than sure.”
Ten minutes later, she was alone, and wondering why she didn’t just go to the damn party. Pushing her thoughts aside, she loaded up the movie, and sat eating a large bag of cheesy chips with Fluffy curled up against her.
“Love is for suckers, Fluff. You’re the only guy I need in my life.” She gave his chin a little stroke, then went back to watching her movie.
The movie ended, and she was about to load another when a knock sounded at her door.