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"What?" I asked under my breath.
"I'll tell you later." His voice was mysterious and seductive at the same time. Oh Lord, I was in for a more interesting evening than I bargained for. After he got in the car too, Larissa told him the address, and we drove away.
"Jake, can I just say you've got a huge plus in my book for showing up here," she said.
"Good to know," he replied easily.
"I mean, obviously you’re hoping this will earn you points and pave your way into my best friend's pants."
"Larissa!" I exclaimed, burying my face in my hands. "Oh God, she's not usually like this."
"I usually have a better filter," she said, grinning.
He glanced at me in the rearview mirror, and I caught fire. It was as if every single inch of my body was yearning to be closer to him. Licking my lips, I moved farther back on the leather seat, wondering how many more ways Larissa could embarrass me before we dropped her off at her home. Thankfully, she fell asleep again not long after.
When we arrived, I helped her inside. Jake came with us as well, but he waited inside the front door while I assisted Larissa to the bedroom.
She was too tired for showering or even changing clothes, so I just took off her shoes and covered her with a blanket. She was out like a light. I put a huge glass of water on her nightstand before leaving her to sleep.
"We can go," I whispered to Jake.
As I reached the entrance area, the hallway was dark because I hadn't wanted to turn on too many lights. We left immediately. Once outside, I took a huge breath of relief.
"What happened?" Jake asked as we descended the steps of her townhouse.
"She had an allergic reaction to something. It was very scary. She doesn’t have any known allergies."
"Good thinking to take her to the ER," Jake said.
My hands were shaking slightly. "I think the adrenaline finally caught up with me," I said, breathing in and out. “What time is it?"
"It's late."
"I'm going to take an Uber home. You should go, Jake."
He stepped closer, putting a hand on my right shoulder. With the other hand, he tilted my chin up knowingly. "And leave you alone, Natalie? Not this evening."
I melted at the determination in his eyes.
"My God, Larissa is right. Youaretrying to earn points to get in my pants."
Jake chuckled and grabbed my hand. "Come on. Let's go."
"That's your pickup line?"
"No, Natalie. I'm taking you out to dinner."
"Oh."
"I’m assuming yours was cut short since Larissa got sick."
"True. How did you know?"
"Your stomach was rumbling in the car."
I instantly felt embarrassed. I put a hand to my abs.
"Come on. I'll take care of you tonight. You’ve been in a state of tension for hours. You need to relax."
