Page 87 of The Plus One Pact

And, well, the way the robe falls a little too high on his thighs is just… sexy as fuck.

"You look way too good in that.” I stand and move towards him. Meet him in the middle of the room.

"I was thinking exactly the same thing about you." He smiles.

My hand goes to the edge of the robe. The spot over my chest. I want to tease him. Toy with him. I almost do. But something stops me.

A shyness.

Or maybe a desire to get through this. To play on my turf. Conversation with clothing on.

That's what I know to do.

That's how I know how to do this.

And, well—

Something tells me a little roleplay is exactly what we both need to let go. Since he's used to pretense. And I'm used to intellectualizing everything.

"Do you want to go first?" I don't quite tease him with a flash, but I do slide my fingers over the fabric, drawing his attention.

Pride fills his eyes. And something I don't expect. A defiance. Like he knows I'm daring him, and he can't wait to dare me back. There's a playfulness to it.

Or maybe I'm projecting.

I do that too much.

"I can," he says. "If you want." He moves to the bed and takes a seat. "Any fantasy?"

I nod. "Preferably one you've had for a while. Preferably one you've never filled. But any will do."

His eyes go to the wide window. With the sheer blinds down, you can't make out the image of the backyard. Only a blur of blue sky, palm trees, and ocean view.

"How honest can I be?" he asks.

"As honest as you want," I say.

"And you won't judge me if I say, I fantasize about coming on your face?"

"Isn't that a pretty typical fantasy?" I ask.

He nods in agreement. "Wouldn't you think I watch too much porn?"

"Probably," I return. "And I'm sure that's why some people have it. But it can be about acceptance too. Wanting your partner to accept you fully. Even the parts that society deems gross."

"That's a deep read on facials." He laughs.

"That's my job."

"You don't sound judgmental. You're good with that."

"You too," I say.

"It's not that."

I have to admit, even though I know why people like the act, I can't totally get on board. There's a difference between understanding something intellectually and getting it on a gut level.

And, well, things with my ex were complicated.