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“Forced my friendship on you.” I chuckle. “As I recall I saved you from dying of thirst.”
“Is that what happened?” He cocks his head to the side, his eyes dancing with humor as he watches me take a long gulp of tequila.
“Not only that, but I also endured your dancing all night when no other girl was willing to take one for the team.”
“Is that how you saw it?”
“Yep.” I shrug, taking another drink before shoving the bottle back into his hands. “Way I see it you owe me a huge thank you.”
“Do I now?” He laughs, taking another long gulp.
“You do. Question is, how do you plan to repay me?” I take a full step closer, waiting until he’s screwed the cap back on the tequila before grabbing it from his hands and dropping it in the sand at our feet.
“How do you want me to repay you?” He swallows hard when my fingers grip his shirt, pulling his body flush with mine.
“I can think of a few ways.” I push up on my toes, nipping at the flesh below his jaw.
“Lennon,” he warns, his voice thick.
“What?” I question innocently, my lips sweeping across the base of his throat. “You don’t like this?” I flick my tongue across his Adam’s apple.
“I think maybe I like it a little too much.” He swallows against my lips.
“Mmm,” I hum against his skin. “Come on. There’s something I want to do.” I smile, taking a full step back.
I have my jeans half way down my legs when Hudson seems to realize I’m undressing.
“What are you doing?” he asks, mildly amused.
“What does it look like I’m doing? I’m going swimming.” I toss my jeans at his head, missing him by a good six inches.
“Now?”
“Have you never gone swimming at night?” I ask, grabbing the hem of my sweater and peeling it up.
“Not in the ocean.” His eyes flicker to my body when I toss my sweater in the sand next to my jeans.
Normally I wouldn’t be so bold, but since I’m only partially visible in the darkness of the beach I don’t shrink under his gaze. Besides, my matching black panty and bra set are no more revealing than the array of bikinis I’ve worn over the years.
“Well, there’s no time like the present.” I plant my hands firmly on my hips. “Now, are you gonna stand there gawking at me all night or are you gonna take off your clothes.”
“I knew it. You’re just trying to get me naked.” He laughs, his eyes twinkling under the moonlight.
“So what if I am?” I quip. “Do you give all the ladies this much trouble? If so, I’m starting to understand why you were sitting alone at the bar tonight.”
“Who says I was alone? Maybe I blew her off when you came along.” With that he reaches for the buckle of his jeans.
My breath hitches in my throat, watching his large hand slide the zipper downward.
“You’re so full of it,” I recover, making sure my eyes stay on his face as he steps out of his pants.
“Am I?” he teases, sliding his t-shirt over his head.
Taking the brief moment when the material is covering his face, I glance at what was under his clothing. I don’t get to look long, but it’s long enough to see he’s got a killer body; broad chest, defined abs, thick muscular thighs. It’s impossible not to look at other areas as well but because his boxer briefs are black and it’s dark out, I don’t get a very good glimpse.
When my eyes come back to his face it’s clear I’ve been busted. Not really sure what else to do and feeling like I might die of embarrassment at any moment, I quickly turn and take off toward the water.
The waves no more than reach my feet when I’m lifted from behind and twisted in midair, somehow finding myself slung over Hudson’s shoulder.
