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“Am I pushing you too hard?”He was aware he could push too fast, too hard with people.
She shook her head.“I’m just thinking.”
“Should I be worried?”He reached around her, unlocked the door, and held it open to her.
“No.”She pushed past him and headed down the walkway.
His worry shot up.What was there to think about?He would have to watch his step with Ellie, or he might find himself in trouble.He slid into the passenger seat of her car and pondered the questions flowing through his brain.
* * * *
Ellie was quiet as Logan went with her to her place.He let her drive, which surprised her.Once inside her apartment, she made sure he was comfortable on the sofa, then she escaped into her bedroom.
In the shower, she let her tears fall.She’d been holding them in all morning.Logan was upset by her tears, and the last thing she wanted to do was hurt him.Luckily for her, she wasn’t a noisy crier.
After she cried herself out, she finished her shower and got dressed.She did feel better, having had a good cry, except now she was tired.Crying always did that to her.Logan mentioned he wanted to talk about their relationship, but was she ready for that?
Stepping out of the bedroom, she gazed at him sitting on her sofa.Her heart pounded.This man had come to mean so much to her so quickly, and it was scary.Logan turned his head and grinned.
“Can I convince you to pack a bag and stay at my place for tonight at least?”
Ellie stood there.Her heart screamed yes, but her head told her to slow down.Except her heart won out.She’d sorted her emotions out in the shower.
“I think you might.”
His grin widened, and his eyes lit up.
At that moment, all felt right in Ellie’s world.“Give me an hour.”
“Go.I’m happy right here.”
* * * *
They returned to his house almost two hours from the time they left.While Ellie packed, he hung out in her living room, browsing her bookshelves and getting to understand her more.Logan was surprised she’d agreed to at least spend the night at his house.He wasn’t going to push for more.
The day was sunny and warm, so instead of having their chat inside, he suggested they talk on the patio.Once she settled in one of the chairs, he grabbed another chair and sat in front of her.
His knees brushed hers.
“Aren’t you sitting a little close?”
“No.I want to be close.”He reached over and took her hands in his.“I like being close to you, touching you.”
“I’ve noticed.”
“Does it bother you?”
“I wouldn’t say it bothers me.It’s something to get used to.Most people I know are not so touchy/feely.”
“Well, I am, and I’m pretty sure most of the women at the club are as well.”
Ellie laughed, and his heart lightened.She was back to being Ellie, not the silent Ellie.“Yeah, they are.”
“Shall we discuss us?”
“I guess.I’m not very good at these types of discussions.”
Her response wasn’t enthusiastic, but that wasn’t going to stop him.“Communication is important, and I want to keep the lines open between us.Not only about our time in the club, but outside it as well.”
