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Henley’s front door opens, and he walks out. He glances up and sees us. His step falters a little. My heart somersaults in my chest. Fuck it. I hate that just the sight of him makes my heart race.
Why does he affect me so?
He waves and puts his head down.
Is he going to come over?
I watch as he walks around and gets into his car. And then, without making eye contact, he gives a quick wave as he drives past us down the road.
My heart sinks.
I get the feeling that it’s not going to be okay between us.
I need to work out how I’m going to fix us, but then what if he’s too far broken and will never be fixed?
Maybe there is nothing to fix. Maybe this connection we have is all in my head.
No.
I’m not imagining it. I know I’m not.
In fact, the only thing I do know for certain is the way that he makes me feel. It’s real and raw, an earth-shattering addiction that I’ve never felt before.
And no matter how self-destructive I know that this is, I need to follow it through and see where it goes.
I want to try.
I take a long last look at myself in the mirror, wearing my green scrubs, with my hair in a high ponytail. I’m trying my very best to be hot nurse porn.
It’s Thursday night, and without one single word from Henley, I’m taking matters into my own hands.
He better take the bait.
“Okay, this is it. I’m offering him an olive branch, and if he doesn’t take it, then poof to him.” I look down to my trusty little best friend. “Wish me luck, Bazza.” I bounce downstairs and grab the key off the counter and head over to Henley’s house.
I knock on his door.
Knock, knock.
Boom.
Boom.
Boom bangs my heart.
The door opens in a rush, and I come face to face with Henley James. He’s wearing satin navy-blue boxer shorts and is shirtless, with his dark hair and perfect face. His ripped body only makes me more nervous.
There’s a lot at stake here.
“Hi.” I smile awkwardly.
“Hi.”
“Umm.” I frown as I try to get my practiced speech right before I say it out loud. “I’m on my way to work a night shift, and Barry seems jumpy today, and I’m worried that he might bark and keep you awake.” I’m blurting the words out in a rush. “So I was thinking that if I gave you a key and he’s being noisy, you could come over to my house and put him inside.” I hold a key to my house out to him. “Because we’re friends and all.” I shrug nervously.
He doesn’t take the key from my outstretched hand. Instead he gives me a slow sexy smile and leans against the doorjamb.
I swallow the lump in my throat as I wait for his reply. “What do you think?”
