Not Planning on You (Danvers #2)(21)
With a dramatic groan, Suzy said, “Oh yes, please. I’ll never take going to the bathroom for granted again.”
Gray slid out of bed and was thankful for baggy lounge pants. They didn’t provide complete cover, but it kept things R-rated at least. He walked over and picked Suzy up, enjoying the feel of her warm body in his arms. He resisted the urge to kiss her until he’d at least brushed his teeth. He deposited her near the toilet with her assurance that she could take it from there. He left the door slightly ajar so that he could hear her if needed. Within a few moments, he heard the water in the sink running. Opening the bathroom door, he scowled at her. “How might I ask, did you make it all the way to the sink?”
Obviously pleased with herself, Suzy said, “I hopped.”
With an exasperated sigh, he said, “Suzanna, are you trying to kill yourself? You knew I was right outside the door. Didn’t it hurt to jar yourself like that?”
“Well, kind of, but I can’t depend on you for everything, Gray. I need crutches or one of those cool Jazzy Chairs. You don’t happen to have their 800 number handy do you?”
Gray walked over to the double sinks and grabbed his own toothbrush, careful to keep an eye on Suzy in case she started to slip. When they were both finished, Gray picked her up again and returned to the bedroom. “I’ll find us some clothing in a moment, but first things first. “Good morning, baby.” He lowered his head, fastening his lips onto hers.
Suzy sighed in pleasure at the first touch of his tongue against her teeth. She parted them for him, and he slid inside. The cool taste of mint from his toothpaste invaded her mouth, and Suzy thought she’d never tasted anything so good. No corner of her mouth was left unexplored as Gray’s tongue ravaged her. She reached up and buried her hand in the springy softness of his dark hair, teasing his scalp with a scrape of her fingernails.
Suzy felt a shudder run through his body as he pulled his mouth from hers. He laid his forehead against hers, breathing deeply. “That’s why I kissed you standing up; I knew I couldn’t let it go too far in this position. If we were sitting or lying, I’d have my hands all over and inside that beautiful body right now, and you’re not well enough for that yet.”
“Oh Gray, I…”
Suddenly, an amused voice boomed out in the room, stopping Suzy in mid-sentence. “Hi, boys and girls, what’s going on here today?”
Almost dropping Suzy in his haste, Gray spun around and glared at his brother. “Don’t you know how to knock?” he snapped.
Unruffled by the tone of his brother’s voice, Nick smiled, and said, “I did brother, dear, but for some reason, you guys didn’t hear me. Now I know why, it looks like you’re both in bad shape. Suzy couldn’t help it, she knew she should be embarrassed, but she burst out laughing. “This would be Nickolas, I presume?”
Eyes so much like Grays twinkled back at her. The resemblance didn’t stop there. The Merimon brothers both had the same dark hair and athletic build. Nick wore his hair a bit longer than Gray, and it was obvious who was the serious one and who was the prankster.
Nickolas started into the room, extending his hand. “Call me Nick, and I must say, it’s nice to finally see, ur, meet you Suzy.” Gray didn’t miss the quick sweep of his brother’s eyes as he took in the length of leg exposed by Suzy’s short gown.
Gray clenched his jaw and all but yelled, “Out, now!”
With one last smirk in their direction, Nick dropped his hand and strolled out, saying he’d go make some coffee. Gray quickly sat her on the edge of the bed, taking a deep breath. “Sorry about that. My brother doesn’t have an ounce of class. Sadly, you’re stuck with him. He’s crude and rude, but he’s family.”
With a smile, Suzy said, “Nick seems great; he has my same off-beat sense of humor. Although, I’d have preferred he saw a little less of my naked butt than he probably just did in this short gown. Maybe we should dress before he comes back.”
Gray grabbed her suitcase and put it on the bed beside of her, and then looked through his own for fresh jeans and a polo shirt. He looked over his shoulder giving her a questioning look as she swore. “More sweatpants. Are you kidding me? Where the hell is Beth getting this crap? These aren’t my clothes.”
Gray couldn’t help but laugh as Suzy held a pair of blue sweatpants up as if they were a snake fixing to bite her. “Honey, I think she was just trying to get something you would be comfortable in. Your usual um…attire might not be so….functional at this point.”
Her eyes shooting daggers at him, Suzy snapped, “Gray, I have a broken ankle, not an allergic reaction to denim, leather or suede. I can lay on the couch in anything. The last time I looked, I hadn’t completely given up on fashion. Hanging her head, she said, “Go ahead and get me some Geritol and put me out to pasture, it’s all over for me.”
“I know what will cheer you up. I don’t know how many times I’ve dreamed of asking you this so here goes….Do you want to take a shower with me?”
Suzy’s heard jerked up in surprise. “Is this really the time for shower sex, Gray? Your pervert of a brother is somewhere in the house, you know.”
With a chuckle, Gray said, “I’m well aware of that, but I have to shower, and I promised you one as well. I was going to wait on Beth to bring the shower seat, but I don’t see why. There is a built-in seat in there, and the shower head is detachable. We can put a garbage bag around your cast to keep it from getting wet. You can sit and I’ll wash your hair, and, baby, I’ll be glad to soap you as well.”