Jake knew there were plenty of men and women who needed the reminder. Some of them needed it beaten into their skull with a two-by-four. Generally speaking, he made sure advances were welcomed, not that he’d ever made a pass at someone he worked with. Not until Olivia.
His mind started to wander back to the previous weekend when she’d put her Sailor Moon costume on for him again. He’d gotten to live out someveryold fantasies. So hot. Shaking his head, he quickly reined in that train of thought. Getting a hard-on during a presentation about sexual harassment was adefiniteno-no.
The lady from HR, Jake couldn’t remember her name, continued on, going over the legal ramifications and the punishment one could expect from the station if they were found guilty of harassment. Someone raised their hand.
“I’ll answer all questions at the end of the presentation.”
The hand sank down. Jake wondered what their question was, and one of his own started to brew in his mind. But he couldn’t ask it with Tony here. Tony would annoy him about it for sure.
Finally, the presentation came to an end. The lights came on, and Jake blinked at the sudden brightness. The man’s hand shot up in the air once more before the HR rep could say a word. All she had to do was point.
“The handbook doesn’t say anything about not dating coworkers unless they’re a direct subordinate. Does that fall under harassment?”
“No,” the rep answered. “Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome advances or attention. As long as the other person is open to it, and it doesn’t interfere with someone’s ability to do their job, you’re fine. You’re free to date.”
Huh. Apparently, Jake hadn’t been the only one with that question on his mind. Thank goodness he didn’t have to ask. Tony would have pelted him with questions the minute they milled out of the conference room.
As it was, the motor-mouth had to comment on it anyway.
“It’s his funeral,” Tony muttered as they made their way back to their desks.
Jake’s mind drifted back to Olivia. He needed to find a way to see her, just to wave. Even if no one could see them together. “I’ll catch you later, I gotta take care of something.”
He didn’t hear Tony’s reply as he made his way through the crowded hallway to the elevator.
The elevator chimed as it opened on the sixth floor, the second time he’d been up here this week. He’d quietly dropped off an iced latte at Olivia’s desk before anyone else arrived yesterday. There was a benefit to having an early call time. He stole a sticky note and drew a little mask on it so she knew who had left it. She’d texted him about it the second she got in.
Carefully he walked down the main aisle like he was going to the break room, but kept his eyes open for his favorite blonde. As if she could sense his presence, her head jerked up over her cubicle wall as he passed. Matching grins broke out on their faces like lovesick fools. He jerked his head for her to follow him. She looked around, and gave him one small nod. He kept walking till he was out of sight of her department, then turned around to see her following at a distance.
He waited for her to catch up. Those ruby red lips called to him, and he wrapped his arms around her. “Hey, gorgeous. Come here often?”
“Hey, yourself. And what are you doing on my floor?” They were alone in the hallway, but couldn’t take the chance someone would come by. Jake looked around for somewhere private, and happened to see a door marked “Storage”.
Wagging an eyebrow at her, he opened the door and slipped inside. Moments later, she followed him.
“The coast is clear, but I can’t be gone long. Seriously, what are you doing here?” She was definitely happy to see him, her eyes alight with mischief.
“Couldn’t stop thinking about you.” He drew her back into his arms.
“You can’t wait for the weekend?”
“Of course not. Trivia tonight?”
“That’s a bit of a late night. And you have an early call tomorrow.”
“So pack a bag and come home with me. Or I’ll pack one.”
“Inviting yourself over already?” she teased. Then she licked her lips and he about lost his mind.
“Have mercy. I’m going to die if I can’t lift that hot little skirt up and get inside you tonight.”
“Hmm.” Olivia wrapped her arms around his neck. “Pack a bag and pick me up at six?”
He growled. “You got it, Princess.”
A sexy smirk played across her lips. “In the meantime, how about an appetizer?” She drew his head down and kissed him.
Her lips unleashed the beast. He ravaged her mouth, licking, nipping, stroking her tongue urgently. Jake couldn’t get enough. His hands roamed over her body as he explored the inside of her mouth, one gripping her ass and the other massaging her breast through her dress.
Her moan broke through the fog of lust in his brain. He had to stop now, or he was going to fuck her in this closet and risk someone finding them.
Jake tore himself away from a mussed, dazed Olivia. Her lipstick was smudged, her bun was loosened, and her dress was wrinkled. He’d never seen anything more beautiful.
“Maybe we should skip trivia.”
He chuckled. “Whatever you want, babe. I’ll see you tonight.” He couldn’t resist one last peck. “Might want to check a mirror before you head back.” Jake wiped at his lips where he was sure her lipstick had marked him before peeking out of the door to be sure the hall was still empty. They sneaked out. He headed to the elevator, and she slipped into the ladies’ room.
