“Why would you think I’m on a ship?”
“I’m psychic. Plus, I’m pretty sure I just heard a foghorn.”
“That was gas.”
Ben erupted in laughter.
“Shhh!” I started laughing with him, having fun playing this game, but some people were watching us now.
“Have you thought of what it would be like to kiss this extremely good-looking and intelligent man?”
“I never said he’s an extremely good-looking and intelligent man.”
“Well, is he?”
“Yes, but that wasn’t the point I was trying to make. Can you keep up with me? Remember, I was the one who called you.”
Ben chuckled. “I’ll try to keep up, but please answer the question. Have you thought of what it would be like to kiss him?”
I looked away and tried to keep a straight face. “No. Of course not.”
“Lori?”
I looked up into the sky. “Is that Jupiter?”
“Look at me.”
Wincing, I turned to face him again, my cheeks starting to heat up. “Maybe.”
Ben arched an eyebrow.
“Yes.”
He took a step toward me. “Well then, I don’t really see what the problem is. I think you should go for it.”
I leaned closer to whisper. “No. Way. It’s not appropriate behavior at a company party. People will see.”
Ben nodded, thinking about it. “Then follow me.”
I watched him take a few steps toward the stairs leading to the deck below. “Where to?”
He didn’t answer, and if I didn’t hurry I was going to lose him.
I couldn’t believe I was going to do it.
I walked downstairs and saw Ben step inside the captain’s quarters.
A few seconds later, I also stepped inside.
Ben was leaning against the wall, quiet, his arms crossed, his eyes locked on mine.
We were the only ones there.
As I stepped closer to him I wondered if this was crazy, lost as to why I had sudden feelings for Ben.
Why did I want to kiss him so bad?
My heart rate began to speed up at the thought.
