Love At First Hate (Love At Firsts Book 2)(36)

“Yeah, whatever she wanted, her parents would do anything for her to get it. I don’t think she’s ever been told no.”

“Until you.” He chuckles.

“Yeah, I’m still scared of what’s to come with them. I know how my family is. The wedding is in two months, and I’m dreading it more and more the closer we get to the date.” I sigh feeling like something big is going to hit us.

“You don’t think that she’d go as far as getting you kidnapped and forced into marriage?”

“I honestly wouldn’t put it past them to do that,” I scoff.

“That’s f*cked up. I guess I’ll have to glue myself to you so they can’t take you away on your own.” He smirks at me.

“That’s one way to see things. The fact that they are being so quiet and leaving me alone is pretty unsettling. I don’t know what to expect anymore with them.”

“I don’t blame you. You know I’m here for you, and you can come crash at mine whenever you want to.”

“Thanks.” I smile, feeling myself blush.

We fall into a comfortable discussion while we eat our food. It’s delicious, and I’m learning so much about Matt. Things I didn’t suspect at all.

After dinner, we decide to go back home and have a couple of drinks there. It’s easier as I’m not ready yet to be outed in public. I’m not ashamed, but I wouldn’t want anyone who knows my family to see it and report it back to my parents. It could potentially put Matt in danger, and that’s the last thing I want to do.

We each drive our cars back home, and I’m glad I have some time to collect myself. I could feel the sexual tension build up between us over dinner. I want him more than I’ve ever wanted anyone, and if the way he looked at me is anything to go by, I’d say he feels the same way. I’m ready for more with Matt. I want to give us a try, I just don’t know how to tell him or initiate it. I’m so not used to any of this. It’s messing with my head and my ability to form any coherent sentence.

I park my car in my driveway as Matt does in his. I take a deep breath and get out of my car. He walks to mine and holds the door open for me.

“Such a gentleman.” I chuckle.

“Always. I had a good time tonight, but you didn’t have to buy me dinner, you know.”

“I invited you, besides I wanted to. You’ve done so much for me these past few weeks.”

“I haven’t done much.” He looks at me confused.

“Being there for me when I needed it the most after my family went bat shit crazy that one night? That to me is more than enough.”

“Fair point.”

“Do you, uh, want to come in?” I ask nervously, and I guess he can tell I’m nervous.

“I should probably go home. I have work in the morning, and I’m leaving for Haven and Spencer’s wedding in Hawaii,” he sounds saddened that he has to say no.

“No worries.” I smile, but I’m a bit disappointed.

“I know if I come in that I won’t leave, and we won’t get any sleep. I don’t want to make you do something that you’re not ready for just yet.”

“You don’t have to justify yourself.” I smile.

“By the look of disappointment on your face, I didn’t want to make it seem that I didn’t want it or you.”

“I didn’t realize I looked that crushed.” I chuckle.

“I mean I get you. Spending a night with me would be magnificent, and being told no isn’t nice.”

“It’s alright, really. I just worked myself up so much getting the balls to ask you to come in.”

“I’m gone for eight days. When I come back, if you still want it, it’ll happen. I promise.” He steps closer to me and brushes his lips against mine, sending shivers down my spine.

“Have fun in Hawaii,” I whisper against his lips.

“I’ll try, but it’ll be hard without you.” He pecks my lips again, and I feel a fire burning inside of me. It’s insane, I’ve never felt this way.

The things Matt does to me are unreal. He’s about to leave and walk back to his when I grab his left hand with my right one. He slowly turns to me, and I tug on his arm, pulling him to me.

I don’t know what comes over me, but I have to do this while I still have the balls to. I’m not sure I can wait another eight days before this happens.

Before I can allow my mind to backtrack, I cup his face with my left hand and pull it toward me. We both breathe each other in before our lips crash together. This kiss is unlike any other I’ve experienced before. I don’t know if it’s because it’s Matt or because it’s the first time I actually feel something more than just pure desire, but this kiss is perfect. It’s the first time something feels so right for me. I’ve never felt this level of closeness and intimacy with anybody else.

The kiss is hard yet soft, it is passionate and filled with our hunger for each other.

Our lips crashing against together in an attempt to get more of the other are swelling with the desire we feel for one another.

Our teeth, nipping at each other’s lips, trying to keep the other as close as can be.

Our mouths slowly open, letting our tongues slowly come in to play, sucking and caressing each other’s.