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I can’t breathe.
Marc is standing there in nothing but a pair of workout shorts and running shoes, guzzling water while looking like a tall drink of water himself… His very chiseled back is on full display for me as sweat cascades down it. How did I not know that he was built like a fucking brick? Oh, that’s right… we’ve been mostly clothed.
He obviously didn’t hear me enter because his earbuds are still in his ears.
He must have gone for a morning run.
Like a psychopath.
Slowly, he turns his body, allowing me a full view of the front of him.
I thought the back view was hot, but it has nothing on what I’m seeing now.
His strong pectoral muscles stare back at me and I’m gawking at him like a voyeur. My eyes scan down a little further to take in his toned six-pack of abdominal muscles. I fight every urge in my body to run over to him and run my hands along the contours of his abs. Maybe he should be pouring that water on me, because right now I need to be cooled down.
“Good morning.”
How long have I been standing here with my mouth wide open? My eyes snap to meet his. He’s enjoying this, judging by the look on his face. I can tell he’s amused by me standing here stuck in place and drooling over him like he’s a fancy steak dinner. Or maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t even brushed my hair yet.
Quickly, I turn my gaze to the floor and run my hands through my hair. It even feels like it’s a fucking hot mess.
“Looks like you slept well, Princess.”
“Very funny, track star. What in the world are you doing up before six in the morning?”
He smirks as he takes his workout towel and wipes the sweat off his face.
Jesus Christ, he’s fucking hot.
“You already know I like to run. When I stay out here, I go longer distances because of the area. It’s much more relaxing and therapeutic than running in the city. It’s all farmland and suburbs out here. The most perfect location.”
“Do you see yourself living out here in the future?” I ask. Trying to ignore the fact that he is still shirtless.
“I could.” He shrugs. “I’m not sure, honestly. I love it out here, and I love it in the city. But eventually, I want to start a family. Out here would be the end goal if that’s the route my life takes me.”
I nod repeatedly, because it’s really damn hard to think with him looking like… that.
“Can you like… put some clothes on?” I wave a hand at his body.
“Are you not enjoying the view?”
“I’m not saying I’m not…” I scoff. “But it’s a little too early in the morning for all that muscle to be flashing in my face like that.”
He stands in place as his eyes drink me in the same way I just did to him moments ago. His eyes remain stuck on my exposed legs for an extended period. I didn’t think this through because I’m wearing nothing but a pair of silk sleep shorts and a matching silk tank top that I borrowed from Peyton. Obviously, I’m not wearing a bra either because I like to let the girls free at night.
I cross my hands over my chest at the same moment that his eyes trail up to my chest. I try my best to cover up the fact that my nipples are hardening under my tank.
The smirk on his face tells me I’m too late.
“Cold?”
“It’s July,” I huff. “Of course I’m not cold.”
“I see.” His smirk grows wider.
I roll my eyes as I finally move my feet from where they have been stuck for this entire conversation. I grab the cold brew from the fridge, trying my best to ignore the fact that I can feel his eyes trail me around the kitchen. I make myself a glass with some caramel flavoring and froth up some caramel vanilla creamer to top it off. It’s basically a fancy coffee shop iced coffee done at home.
Just as I’m pouring the frothy cream on top of my cold brew, I feel Marc’s presence directly behind me.
