“Have you ever slept underneath the stars?”
“I’m from New York, the answer should be obvious.”
He chuckles. “It’s settled. It won’t be as rough as camping, but you’ll get to experience the outdoors at night.”
“I’m intrigued.”
He taps the tip of my nose. “Good. It’ll make for a better surprise.”
Rhett reaches out for his phone.
“You have to go?” I’d give anything for him to stay longer.
“I’m afraid so,” he nods.
“You must be hungry since we skipped the cookout?—”
“I’m happy we did.”
“So am I.” My wide smile matches his. “Do you want anything to eat? I can whip something up.”
“You already fed me well, darlin’.” He winks. “I can still taste your sweetness against my lips.”
I blush so hard, I’m sure I look like a big ol’ tomato.
“I meantrealfood.”
“I’d love to, but I have to take a rain check. I drove in with Jenkins, and he’s working an early shift tomorrow morning. He’s texted me a couple times. It’s already past ten o’clock and he’s going to need to get some rest.”
I hide my disappointment. “I understand.”
“But, you and I have a date tomorrow, right?”
“You bet we do.”
Chapter 13
Rhett
Ididn’t want to leave Carina last night, but I had to. Had I known I was going to bump into my elusive wet dream, I wouldn’t have left Emmylou at Jenkins’s place. After my girl and I exchanged phone numbers, I slipped into the night to find my best friend. To my surprise, he didn’t give me a hard time. He just said I looked like I had a good time. It was the truth. I had a fucking great time.
And now I’m back for our first date.
I ring the bell and wait.
“Come on in.” Carina waves me in when she swings open the door.
It’s a gift seeing her again.
“Hey, darlin’,” I say, stepping inside her house and closing the door behind me. I drop my hat on a table near the door and focus all my attention on her.
The first time we met, I was so stunned by her beauty, I thought I was seeing a vision. Last night, my desire for her was so overpowering, I could barely think straight. Now, in broad daylight, I’m able to admire her all over again. She’s almost too much to take in.
She truly is gorgeous.
Her waist-length hair is pulled back into a ponytail. Her big, ocean blue eyes are framed by long, never-ending black lashes. Her plump lips are painted in a light pink shade. Her huge bright smile… it’s all gravy. And the icing on the cake, her easy-going personality.
I’m not sure I even deserveany of it, but I’m damn happy she’s accepted me as her guy.
