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“My God, that is one gorgeous yet very timid young woman,” Gunny whispered to his brothers as he watched her walk toward the table with Teddy. She had a sexy little figure on her. He couldn’t take his eyes off her face. He had seen her long brown hair from across the way and watched as Wes tried to make a friendly move. She had been about to bolt when he joined the group. His curiosity was getting the better of him.
“I think I’ll stay and have lunch. I’m only working a
nother hour. I’ll just call in now and let them know,” he told his brothers and they smiled.
“We told you she’s beautiful and sweet. The players adore her,” Wes said, sounding proud.
“Half of them have a crush on her,” Garrett replied in annoyance. Gunny looked at Garrett. He was serious all the time and never showed interest in any woman. Now he knew why Gia snagged his attention and brought him out of his shell.
The woman was attractive and had something about her that instantly made her likable. He had his doubts that she could be the one for him and his brothers. A woman with such appeal could be on the prowl and playing the shy game. Not to be narcissistic, but Gunny knew that he and his brothers were sought after by many women in town. But none of them snagged their attention like Gia. When Gunny had a chance he would definitely find out more about her from Teddy.
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Gia was laughing along with the coaches. Everyone was getting ready to leave, and as she said good-bye and headed to her car, Garrett stopped her before she passed the bar area.
“Are you coming back tonight with your friends?” he asked, sounding hopeful. His adorable dimples were really pronounced with his firm, muscular facial structure. He appeared carved from stone and she couldn’t help that silly “schoolgirl butterflies in the belly” feeling that hit her.
She rubbed her sweaty palms on her jeans as she looked around them and noticed Wes and Gunny leaning against the corner of the bar. They were talking to a few of the coaches, but Gunny kept glancing at her. All three brothers were very intimidating in size and personality. She felt so timid right now. She had to get out of there.
“I don’t think so. I’ve got some cleaning to do and few errands to run.”
He appeared disappointed then crossed his arms in front of his muscular chest, which allowed her to see more of the tattoos on his arm when she broke his gaze.
It was too much and he was so attractive she felt herself giggle from the intensity and the game he was playing. Garrett smiled only slightly, which seemed to be more than what she had witnessed so far.
“Listen, I don’t date. I rarely even talk to women,” he began to say and this time she crossed her arms and gave him the same sideways, sassy look he had given her.
“I find that hard to believe, Garrett.”
“Why is that?” he asked with a slight bit of attitude. She held the smile inside. That comment seemed to get to him.
“You work at the busiest bar around town, you’re a very attractive guy and have those perfect dimples. I doubt that you don’t date.”
He stepped closer and whispered near her ear, “You think my dimples are perfect?”
Holy crap did I just cream myself? From his words? His tone of voice alone? God, I must be more horny than I wanted to admit.
She felt her cheeks blush as she uncrossed her arms and stepped away.
“I’m not interested.” She opened the door and headed outside. She could sense Garrett behind her, and as she glanced over her shoulder, he was smirking and his hands were in his pants pockets. Damn, he is too cute.
She hit the unlock on her car.
“Gia, wait a minute.” She paused and turned to look at him. Again, she noticed that slight limp in his walk, but quickly focused on his face. No matter what body part she did focus on, her body had the same reaction. Hunger.
She leaned against the car and he stood right in front of her, looking down at her.
“I didn’t mean to tease you or come on too strong.”
“It’s okay. Forget about it.”
“I don’t want to forget about it. I was wondering if you’d like to go out sometime? Maybe for lunch or dinner or something?”
She felt her entire body tighten in both excitement and anxiety. She started to reject his offer and began to stutter.
He placed his fingertips under her chin and she froze. As he tilted her chin up so that he could look into her eyes she went completely still.
