“Yes. Send me some dates, and I’ll check my rota. Maybe bring Talia along too.”
“I’ll see if she’s free.”
“You know, I’m headed out with a few friends on Saturday. You’re more than welcome to join us. Just a few drinks, nothing too hangover-worthy.”
“Can I pass on it? I’m finalising my manuscript and this weekend is the perfect opportunity to do so.”
“Of course. Some other time?” Jenna asked, draining her coffee cup.
“Some other time.”
CHAPTERFIFTEEN
Talia rushed down the street,jumping over a puddle before her bright white pumps landed directly in the murky water. She was picking Faye up on the way to dinner, and she didn’t want to be a second late. Every last thought today had involved Faye. After Talia arrived back at her place this morning to find a gorgeous woman standing in her living room, she was struggling to think of anything else.
As much as Talia wanted to throw herself in at the deep end with Faye, she wasn’t sure Faye was into that kinda thing. And being out of a relationship for so long, Faye likely wouldn’t appreciate Talia being so full on. But at times, she couldn’t help herself. And where Faye was concerned, it was harder to stop herself than it had been with anyone prior.
Don’t scare her off. She’s giving you a chance here.
But then Faye stepped out of her apartment block looking delicious, and Talia lost her breath.
She quickly recovered.
“Well, I’m a little underdressed tonight.” Talia looked down her body, wrinkling her nose. “Should I go home and change?” While Faye stood before her in a little black dress and heels, her blonde hair straightened and falling down her back, Talia wore skinny jeans, pumps, and a button-down shirt.
“No, you look perfect.”
“Correction.Youlook perfect.Ilook like I haven’t made the effort.”
Faye took a step closer, lifting up onto her tiptoes and kissing Talia. “Relax. Let’s go to dinner, and then if you’re not disappointed at the end of it, we can come back here…if you wanted to.”
“Oh, I want.” Talia’s body lit up at the thought of spending more than just a couple of hours with Faye.
“Good. Because tonight is our Friday night.”
Talia loved that Faye was willing to change her schedule and days around for her. Anyone she’d dated in the past just made their dislike known for not being able to spend the weekend with Talia. At times, she wished she had Friday and Saturday to herself, but what did it really matter so long as she was dedicating whatever time she could to her other half. In the past, it did matter…but now? With Faye? No. They were going to work at their own pace. Fuck society.
She held out a hand, thrilled when Faye took it, and strolled slowly down the street with her. If this relationship could work, Talia would never ask for anything again in her life. She could lose it all, her career, her livelihood, but if Faye was by her side…it would all be worth it. “Let’s eat some food. I’m starving.”
Faye barked a laugh, squeezing Talia’s hand. “Nothing new there then. I’m sure you have hollow legs.”
“Hey, you can’t blame a girl for eating everything in sight.” Talia side-glanced in Faye’s direction. “Well, almost everything.”
Faye blushed, one of those sweet smiles curling on her mouth. “I don’t know how you do that.”
“What? Make you blush?”
“Mmhmm.”
Talia wrapped an arm around Faye’s waist as they fell into a perfectly rhythmic stroll. “Don’t worry. One day, you won’t blush anymore. Instead, you’ll just act on every little comment I make.”
“Oh, is that right?”
“Better believe it, beautiful. Because once I get my hands on you, it’s game on.”
* * *
Faye staredup at the clear night sky, thousands of stars visible even with light pollution this evening. Talia was using the bathroom before they left the restaurant, but Faye had decided to step outside and breathe for a moment.