Page 81 of Choosing Stella

“Yes.”

He left long enough to bring back two glasses.

I sat against the headboard, took mine, and drank.

Geo stretched out beside me.

I lowered the glass.

“We’re officially dating now, right?”

His eyebrows rose.

“That’s what you’re asking after all of that?”

“I like clarity.”

“Yes. We’re officially dating.”

“And exclusive.”

“Yes.”

“And you’re not allowed to describe me as an asset anymore.”

“I haven’t done that in a while.”

“You thought it.”

“Probably.”

I nudged his leg with my foot.

“That’s romantic.”

Geo caught my ankle and kissed the inside of it.

“I’m learning.”

I opened my mouth, then closed it.

I set my water aside.

Geo released my ankle and settled back against the pillow.

“You should sleep.”

“So should you.”

“I will.”

“You first.”

His eyes closed.

“Very mature.”

“I’m making sure you actually do it.”