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Jenna and I exchange a glance, realizing the weight of Finn's words. He's right. We can't keep our relationship a secret forever. It's time to face the music and tell her parents.
No matter how I spin it. Telling my best friend that I'm dating his daughter will not go over very well at all.
Chapter 16
Jenna
Westandonthefront porch watching my brothers leave after a very successful dinner. Well, at least in my opinion.
"Thank you for having dinner with them. I think it went a long way to smoothing things over." I say once their taillight disappears down the long driveway,
"I hope so, but it's also a clear sign that we need to stop hiding this and tell your parents now before someone slips up and they find out another way," he says.
Hearing the concern in his voice, I resolve to get it out of the way as soon as possible. "Okay then, we can go together to tell them tomorrow."
"No," he says firmly, his eyes still off in the distance where my brother's car light disappeared. "This is something I need to do myself. It's not going to be pretty, and I don't think you need to be involved in that. I know your dad. He will hold all his emotions in around you, and I would rather he get them all out in the open so that we can all heal and then start to move on."
Even though I want to argue, I know that he's right. If I’m there, my parents would hold back and they need to have a real conversation.
"Do you plan to do it tomorrow?" I ask.
"I think it's best," he says, pulling me into his arms.
"Then, while you're gone, I will go and visit with Sky and Dash. Maybe they can distract me."
"That sounds like a good idea. I can text you when I'm on my way back, and you can meet me here."
Internally, I'm relieved that he wants to meet after talking with my dad. I guess part of me was worried that he’d try to push me away and get more space while we waited for my dad to come around. The last thing I want is to put us on hold until someone else is okay with it.
"Maybe we should wait until after the weekend," I say as my nerves hit me full force.
He steps back and places his arms on my shoulders, and looks me in my eyes.
"You're not my dirty little secret. Refuse to treat you like you are anymore. I made the decision that I'm going to tell your dad. After that, no more hiding from anyone."
"I like the sound of that." Smiling, I take his hand as he leads me back into the house.
"Why don't you go take a nice hot bath and let me worry about cleaning up the rest of the kitchen? I'll come join you when I'm done," he says.
That glint in his eye that tells me he has plans for me tonight. "I think that sounds perfect. Don't take too long, cowboy," I say, giving him a quick kiss before heading upstairs.
As I climb the stairs, I am already turned on at just the thought of what Josh might have in mind. Quickly, I undress, leaving a trail of clothes behind me as I make my way to the bathroom.
I turn on the water, adjusting the temperature until the water is just right. With a sigh, I sink into the tub, letting the warmth seep into my bones. The tension from the evening with my brothers melts away as I close my eyes and let my mind wander.
Lost in my thoughts, I don't hear the bathroom door creak open. It's only when I feel a pair of hands on my shoulders that I snap back to reality. Josh is behind me in the clawfoot tub and rubbing my shoulders, still fully dressed.
"That feels so good," I moan as he works out the knots in my shoulders I didn't even know I had. "Why don't you get in with me?" I reach up and place my hand over his.
After he places a kiss right under my ear, he slowly removes his clothes. I watch with hungry eyes as each article of clothing falls to the floor. His movements are deliberate and I appreciate the strength of his body, his washboard abs and that line like an arrow pointing to interesting places. As he stands before me, naked and confident, I’m filled with anticipation. There’s a stirring deep within me as he eases himself into the tub, settling behind me.
I lean back against his chest. His arms wrap around me, pulling me closer as the water sloshes gently around us. The steam rises, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels both comforting and sensual.
His lips find my neck, trailing soft kisses along the sensitive skin. Each touch ignites a fire within me, causing my body to respond eagerly to his every movement. My head falls back onto his shoulder, granting him access to my exposed throat as his hands explore my curves.
With gentle strokes, he glides his hands along my sides, teasingly brushing against the swell of my breasts. His fingers continue their tantalizing journey, tracing a path along my collarbone and down to my breasts. He cups them in his hands, giving them a gentle squeeze that elicits a gasp from me. My body arches against him, seeking more of his touch.
"Jenna," he whispers against my skin, his warm breath sending shivers racing down to my core. "I love you."
