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Twenty-Seven
Cash
“I must admitthat shower might be the best one I’ve ever done it in,” I say, running a hand through my wet hair as Sage kisses my cheek. I kiss her neck again, and she giggles.
“Stop, I have to get some work done.”
“Says who?” I ask as we head to the kitchen to get some more coffee.
I’m getting ready to debate with her the benefits of another day romping in the sheets when there’s a knock at the door. Before we can head to get it, the door flies open and in walks a girl with black braids, overalls, and a neon orange shirt on.
A girl that looks very familiar.
“Oh, wow. Sorry, Sage! Hi. Hi, Cash. I was just coming over to show you some of my work from yesterday, but I didn’t mean to interrupt.” She talks a mile a minute, taking over the room like the sight of her neon clothing. She beams at the sight of us, and I notice Sage blushing.
“Looks like you got through the day yesterday just fine, though,” the girl murmurs.
“Um, Cash, this is Harper, my best friend and business associate.”
I look at the girl who grins, and recognition sinks in. “I know you, don’t I?” I ask.
Harper shrugs coyly. “Small town, so maybe.”
“It’s hardly a small town. You were the one from the dog park.”
As if on cue, Killer dashes over and starts barking at Harper’s feet. She picks up the dog, who instantly calms at her touch.
“Like I said, small town. Anyway, I don’t want to interrupt. I should be going,” Harper says, putting Killer down and picking up Monticello instead. The cats have already grown accustomed to Killer, apparently.
“No, it’s okay. I should get going. I have to take care of some things in the office anyway.”
“You sure?” Sage asks, eyeing me.
“Wouldn’t want to stop you from working today, and I feel like if I stay you might be tempted to shove all thoughts of work aside.” I sidle up to her, wrapping an arm around her waist. I feel her body lean into me, and I have to remind myself that we have an audience.
“That’s what I’m talking about. Damn girl, you went all in,” Harper replies, and Sage laughs.
“Call me later?” Sage asks as I kiss her cheek.
“Forward much?” I tease.
“Always,” she replies back.
“God, if you two weren’t so damn beautiful together, I might gag a little. But anyway, lover boy, good seeing you again. Hope to see you around more often,” Harper says, giving me a playful shove as I gather Killer and head out the door.
On my way to the rental office, I can’t stop grinning like a damn fool. I replay our moments over and over, thinking about what it was like to wake up to Sage, to fall into a comfortable, playful routine. My mind starts dancing over thoughts I’ve never considered—like what it would be like to wake up to her every morning.
Dangerous. Dangerous territory, Cash.
My heart freezes up at the realization. I need to slow down. Because if I’m not careful, I’m going to be all in. All the way in with no chips left in my pocket at all.
