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He leaned closer. “Really?” he said, surprise and maybe a little relief coloring his tone.
“Really,” she said, leaning toward him, making it easier, or maybe taking matters into her own hands. He’s said she was patient, but that was only about money. When it came to Mark, she found she didn’t want to wait. Or maybe she’d spent enough time waiting. “I hoped you were going to do it this morning before you got out of bed.”
“I thought I scared you.”
“Maybe you did. Just a little.”
“I hope not.”
“I didn’t want you to know how I felt. Since you were so adamant that we had to be friends and nothing more.”
“I changed my mind.”
“I think I’m the one who’s supposed to do that.” She paused. “But I’m glad you did.”
They were so close their lips almost brushed as they spoke and his breath flowed over her, warm and perfect. And when he moved just a bit closer, their mouths met and she closed her eyes, unable to contain her sigh.
Her fingertips buzzed and she put her hand around Mark’s neck, pulling him closer, holding on as the world tilted and swayed and she pressed closer, wanting the heat of his body and to somehow be closer, even though her lungs had trouble working and her brain was still trying to process the fact that she was kissing her best friend.
He pulled away first, but she was pretty sure it was only because he was having the same trouble breathing that she was.
“I love you,” she whispered.
He grinned. “I said it first.”
“It isn’t a competition,” she said, with a small smile that most likely clearly showed that it actually was a competition. “I’ll say it more.”
“Okay,” Mark grinned. He leaned forward and kissed her again and it was a long time until they disentangled themselves from each other and went home.
Chapter 22
“I don’t want to go in.” Pam met Mark on the sidewalk in front of the duplex. They’d had a really nice afternoon and evening at the inn, kissing, yes, but they also walked around outside and talked about the landscaping. They’d had a few phone calls and a couple more pledges from business owners in the area who wanted to put money toward the school.
Mark found himself unable to stop smiling. And unable to stop looking forward to that night when he’d be sharing his room with Pam...his wife.
“Why not?” he asked.
