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“Of course. This isn’t my first taco rodeo.”
“What meats am I doing?”
“Beef mince, chicken and prawns.”
“Wow. Impressive.”
“Hopefully. It should be good. Shall we?”
I nod and turn to the stove, choosing to fry off the mince first. Cove puts some music on, and we work in companionable silence.
As I fry off the beef mince, Cove continues to work on the pico de gallo and guac. The aroma of the sizzling meat mixes with the earthy smell of the spices, and I can already feel my mouth watering in anticipation. Cove hums to the beat of the music, his movements smooth and effortless.
“You’re a natural in the kitchen,” I remark, trying to fill the silence.
He chuckles. “I’ve had a lot of practice. Reef does most of the cooking for us, but I like to have a go at it too.”
“You’re a good man,” I say, a smile forming on my lips.
“I try to be,” he replies, his eyes locking onto mine. There’s something in his gaze that sends shivers down my spine, something that I can’t quite put my finger on.
Before I can ask, he turns away and continues chopping. I watch him work, admiring the way he moves with such ease and grace. It doesn’t take long to prepare everything, and we’re just setting the table when Reef and Bhodi come up from the basement. They’re still shirtless, and the sight makes my mouth water all over again.
“Do we have time for a quick shower?”
“Together?” I squeak.
Bhodi laughs. “No, little dot. The only person I share my showers with is you.”
I feel like such an idiot but Reef winks at me. “You can shower with me anytime you want, Malia. But there’s no way I’m sharing that tiny space with the big guy.”
“I’m a delight to shower with, ask Malia,” Bhodi calls over his shoulder as he takes the steps two at a time.
“Do not use all the hot water this time, dickhead!” Reef calls after him. I giggle, and he comes over to give me a chaste kiss on the lips. “Hi.”
“Hi.”
“Sorry about earlier. I don’t know what came over me. But you looked good enough to eat.”
“It’s okay. I didn’t exactly put up a fight,” I say.
Reef’s eyes darken with desire and I roll my lip between my teeth. Oh shit. Does he like that?
“Umm…”
“I’m going to go and flush the toilet to get Bhodi out of the shower quicker. Save a seat for me for dinner, okay? I want to sit by you.”
“Sure.” I nod.
“Great.” He gives me another quick kiss and then takes off after Bhodi.
Cove snorts.
“What?”
“We all have it so bad,” he admits.
“Not all of you,” I mutter quietly, thinking of the professor and his absence. If he really comes back just because of taco night, I don’t know whether to be pissed or pleased.
