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“A man who buys me foodandgives me orgasms? I’ll have to think about it.”
Two days ago, I was ready to throw in the towel and head back to New York, but now, I kinda likethisversion of Nico.
Assertive.
The way he took charge today was hot. It’s a side I haven’t seen outside of the bedroom, andI like it.
“Whatever it takes to see you smile. Yourhangryface could scare a child.”
It’s not so bad.
“Shut up.” I sip on my glass of water. “How’d you know exactly what I needed?”
Sure, Nico ordered half the menu, but it’s still nice.
“Easy. You alternate between sweet and savory: food, clothes, mood, everything.” Nico slurps the remainder of his mango smoothie through a straw.
Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting him to say that.
It’s strange having someone notice my habits. My best friend and I lived together for years, but I don’t think we’ve ever spent this much time together daily.
I suppose it’s charming.
At least in such atemporarysituation.
There are a few bites of food left on the table. “Do you want the lastpão de queijo?”
Without hesitation, Nico grabs the remaining one and hovers it near his mouth. “Actually, you take it.”He extends his hand to me.
My brow quirks up. “Really?”
“Yeah.”
“Thanks.” I take a bite of the savory bread. “I guess someone’s learning to share.”
“Making you happy makes me very happy.”
“Adorable.”
“You’ve made me happier by not buying your ticket home.” Nico eyes me and straightens himself, a serious expression coating his face. “Look, I realize you’d feel more comfortable staying if we had a game plan for the summer.”
Surprise prickles me like the sharp spines of a cactus.
“What did you say? I—I don’t think I heard you.” I use his own teasing against him.
“That’s right, a plan for the entire summer.”
“But you don’t—”
He taps his fingers on the table between us. “Tell me where you want to go, and I’ll make it happen, beautiful.”
I sigh, averting my gaze from his sincere one.
Am I actually considering staying with Nico for the rest of the summer?I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t admit that I lay awake last night thinking about it.
I can write a few novellas over the next couple months, so I wouldn’t be totally wasting my time. And that means when I’m back in New York, I can focus on my degree and my new job. Another successful book could help me pay for the rest of my tuition.Coastal Flinghas already brought in enough royalty money to at least float me for a month or two.
After today, Nico’s sort of proven he can try to put me first. The effort means a lot.
