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“Gabe, I mean,” she rushes to add, “we’re not together. We never were. He’s just a good friend that I shared classes and a study group with. He’s engaged to his long-term girlfriend.”
“You’re not together?”
“No.” Her hands rise to cover mine.
“I love you.” I press my lips to her forehead, holding them there, just breathing her in. “Will you give me another chance? I know I fucked up, but I promise you, baby, I’ve learned my lesson. I know what life is like without you, and I can’t do it.”
“You want me?”
“More than anything.”
“We’re together?”
“In every way.”
“How do I know you won’t walk away again?”
“Let’s go to the shop. Right now, we’ll go tell him everything. I’ll spend every day of our forever showing you that you’re right here.” I tap my hand over my chest.
“I don’t know if I’m ready for that,” she whispers.
“Baby girl, I don’t want to hide how much I love you. You’re not a dirty little secret.”
“I need some time. If we’re going to do this, I need to make sure that you’re not going to leave me again.”
“Never.” I drop my hands and pull her into a hug. Her words finally register. I pull back and peer down at her in my arms. “You giving me another shot, baby?”
She nods. “I love you too, Roman.”
My knees wobble. Somehow, I manage to move us to the couch, where I pull her onto my lap and kiss the hell out of her. My tongue explores her mouth as if it’s the first time. She meets me stroke for stroke. I don’t rush this. I savor every swipe of her tongue against mine. The way she grips my shoulders, and the feel of her ass beneath my palms, where I hold her on my lap.
I lose track of time, getting lost in my girl. When we finally break apart, I feel rejuvenated yet exhausted at the same time. “Can you do something for me?” I ask her.
“What’s that?” Her lips are red and swollen, and my heart feels like it’s too big for my chest.
“Can you come home with me? I didn’t sleep at all last night. I need to sleep, but I need you close. I just got you back, and I’m not ready to let you go just yet.”
“Forrest will be gone until six or so.”
I nod. “I don’t care if he knows, Emerson. I never did. My fear was for your relationship with him. I love the guy. He’s my best friend, but there will never be anyone in my life who I’ll put before you. Never. So, you lead us. You tell me when you’re ready, and we do it. No backing out, no breaking up. It’s me and you.”
“Me and you.” She nods.
I can tell that she’s still uncertain. It’s going to take time for me to prove to her that losing her is not something I’ll ever do again.
Never.
“I can set an alarm. Can I park in your garage?”
“Yes.”
She nods. “Okay.”
“Okay.” I kiss her again.
“Rome, you have to let me go if we’re going to your place.”
“Can you ride with me?”
