like time passed so quickly when we were together. We stood side by side in the elevator as it ascended the floors. Anytime I was alone with him, I felt the sexual tension in the air. I wanted to jump his bones so bad I could have screamed.
When the doors opened, I breathed a sigh of relief. We walked down the hallway until we came to my door. I fumbled with the keys for a while, unsure of what I should do. I didn’t want him to leave. I wanted him to come inside—and do things. But I felt stupid for doing that. I wasn’t thinking with my brain. I finally turned the lock and opened the door.
“Good night, Sadie,” he said. He kissed me on the cheek.
Feeling his chest against mine made my thoughts blurry. “Do you want to come inside?” I whispered.
He smiled. “I was hoping you would ask.” He guided me inside the apartment and closed the door behind him.
Koku was sitting on the back of the couch and he wagged his tail when he saw us.
“Hey, honey,” I said as I kneeled to pet him.
Ethan stood next to me. “Where’s the bone?”
I laughed. “It’s gone. He either ate it or hid it—probably in my bed.”
“Well, maybe I should take a look,” he said with a smile.
Yes, you should. I shook the thought away. I was such a slut.
“Let’s watch a movie,” Ethan said.
“What? I mean—okay.”
“Did you have something else in mind?”
I could hear the accusation in his voice. He knew what I was thinking. “No, that sounds great.”
“Okay.” He sat on the couch and Koku immediately hopped in his lap. Ethan stroked his fur while I grabbed the remote.
I glared at Koku. It was like I didn’t exist anymore.
“I think he likes me,” Ethan said as he smiled at him.
“And he’s forgotten me.”
“Maybe you should give him more bones.”
“I don’t want him to get fat.”
“Why? Fat dogs are cute.”
I laughed as I turned on the television. I put it on a random movie station. Casablanca was on.
“What a classic,” Ethan said.
Since he seemed to like that film, I left it on the channel. I put the remote down and sat next to him. He grabbed my hand and held it in his own. Sitting so close to him, smelling his scent, had me practically shaking with neediness. I never thought it would be so hard not to sleep with someone. Ethan was sweet, sexy, and just perfect. It was almost too good to be true. I really wanted him to kiss me but he didn’t make any moves. One of his hands was still scratching Koku behind the ears. I started to shake my leg in anticipation.
I leaned in closer to him and rest ed my head on his shoulder. When I did this, he kissed me on the forehead. I practically melted at the touch. I felt like I was going insane with longing. I turned my face toward him, trying to communicate that I wanted him to kiss me but he continued to watch the movie. Now he was being too much of a gentleman and I was starting to hate it. I invited him inside my apartment for a reason. I wanted to kiss him myself but I was too scared.
“Sadie, if you want to kiss me , just do it.”
I flinched at his words. “What?”
He pushed the dog off his lap then turned to me. “Kiss me if you want to kiss me.”
“Why don’t you just kiss me?” I whispered.
“You made it clear that you don’t want a physical relationship. So, if you do want me, you should tell me or just go for it.” He pressed his face close to mine and stared at my lips, waiting for me to kiss him.
“I do want to kiss you.”
“I want to kiss you—everywhere.”
I shivered. “Then why don’t you?”
He leaned in closer to me. I felt his breath fall on my skin. My breathing had increased and I couldn’t stop it. “I think I might.” He pressed his lips against mine. At the instant of contact, I moaned. His kiss was gentle and tender. He barely moved against me. Ethan broke apart and rubbed his nose against mine before he kissed me again. It was so hot. It was the best kiss I’ve ever had. He lips caressed