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The sun has started to set, casting an orange glow over Tess’ small white ranch. I’ve been sitting outside, two houses down from her house for over an hour now. I’m considering sneaking around the back of the house and knocking on her bedroom window just as her mom comes out the front door and climbs into her car.
Thank fuck.
Yes, I could’ve just gone up and knocked on the door, but considering I haven’t officially met her mom, and after everything that happened today, I thought it best to wait.
Besides, for all I know, she’s already banned Tess from seeing me ever again. Not that I’d blame her. I have a tendency to fuck up everything good in my life. Why would my relationship with Tess be any different?
The first girl I’ve ever really cared about and less than a month into it I’m already showing my true colors.
I wish I could say I’m not that guy—the guy who loses his temper and reacts rashly—but I am. This isnotthe first time that I’ve acted first and asked questions later.
Letting out a slow breath, I climb out of the car as soon as I see Tess’ mom’s taillights disappear around the corner. Shoving my hands in my pockets, I make my way up to her front door—staring at the chipped paint for a long moment before finally working up the nerve to knock.
The door opens seconds later and the look on Tess’ face nearly knocks me back a few steps. Her pale face is flush, and there’s a sense of immense relief that washes over me when her eyes glaze over and a wide smile spreads across her mouth.
“Took you long enough.” Her arms are around my neck before I can even form a response, and fuck me if she doesn’t feel perfect pressed up against me.
“I’m sorry,” I mutter into her hair, inhaling her sweet scent. “I wanted to wait until your mom was gone,” I explain, pulling back to cup her face. “I can’t imagine she’s very happy with me right now.”
“Are you kidding?” Tess giggles, and I swear to god it’s my favorite sound in the whole world. My god, the things this girl is doing to me. “She is far from mad at you. Between you and me, she never cared for Dylan.”
I kiss her right there on the spot for no other reason than I just want to feel her lips pressed against mine.
She melts into my body like she always does, not an ounce of hesitation. I can’t describe what that does to me, knowing that what she witnessed earlier today didn’t change the way her body responds to me.
I was worried she’d be scared of me or hesitant at least. I can’t imagine watching me go crazy like that was easy for her. Hell, if it wasn’t for her stopping me, I might have actually killed the fucker.
Backing her into the foyer, I kick the door closed and continue my assault on her mouth, never wanting to stop kissing her, but all too soon she’s pulling back, looking up at me with those big blue eyes that make it hard for me to think straight.
“Before I forget, Mom wanted me to invite you over for dinner Monday.”
“Meeting the mom,” I tease, rubbing my nose against hers. “Does that mean you’re planning on keeping me around?”
“Just try and get rid of me.” She crinkles her nose adorably before wrapping her hand around the back of my neck and pulling my mouth back down to hers.
“Not a chance,” I say between kisses.
“So is that a yes then?” She giggles.
“Hell yes,” I mutter against her lips before adding, “I’m so sorry.”
“Don’t apologize.” She pulls back slightly.
“I have to, Tess. I don’t know what came over me,” I try to explain but she places two fingers over my mouth, silencing me.
“It’s okay. I don’t care about how or why it happened. I just need to know that you’re alright.”
And just like that, she chips another piece of my protective wall away.
“Me? I’m more worried about you.” I cup her face in my hands. “I saw how scared you were in the office. I’m so fucking sorry that I frightened you.”
“I wasn’t scared of you. I was scared for you. Your dad—he’s a bit…”
“Of an asshole.” I snort, letting my hands fall away. “Trust me, I know.”
“I was going to say intimidating but yes, asshole will work.” She grins. “Are you hungry? Mom ordered a ton of Chinese food, but I wasn’t hungry at the time.”
