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“Jesus Christ.I’ve just remembered why I don’t drink.” Talia groaned as she dragged a blanket over herself, her mouth resembling a year in the desert. Faye was sprawled out at the opposite end of her huge, comfortable couch, looking a little worse for wear.
“I’ve just remembered why I always promise myself I’ll never do it again.” Faye draped her legs over Talia’s, resting her head back on the couch. “Good night, though.”
Talia grinned. “It was a good night. I really enjoyed myself. Minus the erotic dancing in that club you dragged me to…”
“Huh. I thought you’d loved that part the most.”
“Dancing on you, yes. But I think I may have gotten a little carried away when I tried to strip off.” The reminder sent Talia’s stomach rolling. Yes, she didn’t drink because it wasn’t good for her body, but she also couldn’t handle her intake most of the time either. “I’m probably banned from that club now.”
“Nonsense. People came in off the street when they saw you dancing in the window.”
Talia sat up on her elbows, offering a slight smile to Faye. She felt awful for putting on a show when she was out with Faye. And while she couldn’t always handle her drink, she hadneverbehaved like that before. “I’m sorry that happened. I’m not usually like that. I think I was just rebelling because of Paul.”
“You’ve not spoken to him yet?”
Talia shook her head. “No. And stop changing the subject. I really am sorry.”
Faye forced herself up, crawling between Talia’s legs and settling against her. “Don’t be sorry. You looked like you were having the time of your life. That’s what matters.”
Talia dragged a hand through her hair. If she’d been lying here with Megan right now, the conversation would be entirely different. Hostile, bordering on a fight. Megan would have said something out of turn, probably accused Talia of dancing for someone she had her eye on at the club. But Faye? God, she was a breath of fresh air…and then some.
“Maybe it was the blowout I needed, but it won’t be happening ever again. I can’t handle the next day when I’m reminded of how I behaved.”
“You’re young; I wouldn’t worry. People are out there doing far worse.”
“But I’m involved. I shouldn’t behave like that, especially when I’m out with you.” Talia really had let go last night. More so than she planned to. But Faye had been amazing, and they’d had a brilliant night.
“If I’m being honest, I’d prefer you to let go while you’re with me than when you’re not. I can keep an eye on you then.”
Talia grinned, pulling Faye further up her body and kissing her. “Oh, you had more than an eye on me last night, babe. And you looked so hot.”
“Thought I’d make an effort since I have the city’s sexiest woman on my arm. I wouldn’t want to let you down.”
Talia knew there was a deeper meaning to that comment. Faye had, once or twice, made a comment about herself, her appearance, or her body. But Talia had no idea why. Faye was all woman, and damn, Talia found it hard to keep her hands to herself most days. “You’re gorgeous. You have an amazing body. You’re…real.”
“Real?”
“Do you really think I want to look ripped every minute of the day? God, just the thought of licking a donut makes me happy sometimes. And maybe I’m looking forward to not being so harsh on myself for a little while. Just…you’re beautiful, okay? Your body makes me and my handsveryhappy.”
“I’ll try to remember that,” Faye said, blushing as she placed her head against Talia’s chest.
“Hot, sexy, incredible in bed. Your hands, your mouth, everything you do to me makes me feel so good. You’re an amazing writer, you have a beautiful home, and you welcomed me in without a second thought. That, to me, only draws me to you more. You’re genuine, Faye. Completely genuine.”
Faye wrapped her arms tight around Talia’s waist. “You know what I enjoyed most?”
“What’s that?”
“When we got home.” Talia felt Faye smiling against her. “Thatwas something else.”
Oh, it was. It was certainly something else. Faye…letting go like that? Talia’s clit throbbed just casting her mind back to last night in the bedroom. The lead up to it had been fun, Talia couldn’t believe they’d managed to not get carried away at the bar, but that teasing all night had led to the hottest sex Talia had ever had. “Youare something else.”
Faye leaned up on her elbow, chewing her lip. “I…needed to mention something to you.”
“Okay.” Talia wasn’t sure she wanted to know what was on Faye’s mind. Had she suddenly decided that she didn’t like Talia’s behaviour last night? Was Talia about to be reprimanded? She couldn’t really blame Faye if she felt something towards it, but she didn’t want her drunken antics to blow up the way they always did with Megan. “What’s up?”
“When you went home yesterday, I made a call.”