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I turn and practically run into Jacob again. He smiles. “Leaving so soon?”
“No, just getting a drink,” I say.
“I’ll get one, too,” he says, taking me by surprise.
We walk together toward the coolers where all the drinks are stored, and I can’t help being filled with hope. Jacob wants to spend more time with me. Maybe he does like me as much as I like him.
He opens a cooler, and we peer inside to see what’s available. I grab another cider, and he takes one of the same. “These are good,” he says. “You have good taste.”
“Yeah, I do,” I say with a wink. I can’t stop myself from flirting.
He smirks. “Do you want to go sit down for a bit?”
I nod, then follow Jacob back to the table we sat at before. Being back in the corner away from the crowd, the music is still loud, but not as bad, making it easier to talk to one another. Also, no one is paying attention to us back here, so it’s as if we’re alone.
“Tonight’s been fun,” Jacob says. “I’m glad I decided to come.”
“I agree. I’m glad we got the chance to talk tonight, too,” I say, then decide to be truthful with him. “I thought you were kind of an ass when we first met.” I laugh, and Jacob’s eyes widen.
He laughs, shaking his head. “I knew it. I was kind of a prick to you that day. That’s why I apologized.” His laugh fades and his eyes soften. He doesn’t say anything right away, but he looks sexy as hell, and I can’t help but wonder what he’s thinking behind those piercing brown eyes of his.
My heart pounds, and I wipe my damp palms on my jeans. I feel like a hormone-fueled teenager, anticipating what Jacob will say next.
“Heidi, I really like you,” he says, and I swear my heart stops. “You’re smart, funny, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know you.” He moves closer, then strokes the back of his hand down my cheek. “You’re also beautiful,” he adds before leaning closer.
The earth seems to flip on its axis as Jacob’s lips make contact with mine. He kisses me tenderly, his hand cradling the back of my head. His tongue traces my lips, and the moment I allow him access to my mouth, this tender kiss quickly intensifies.
I surrender to him as we take this kiss to the next level, devouring one another. I wrap my arms around him, and he pulls me onto his lap. Sitting on his knee, we get wrapped up in each other, our tongues gliding together, not caring who may be watching from the dance floor. My whole body responds to Jacob, wanting more. My hands grip his hair as his hands tangle through mine. Our lips break apart just long enough to tilt our heads in the opposite direction before crashing together again. I haven’t been kissed like this in years and don’t want it to stop.
Suddenly, the crowd erupts in louder cheers than before, stealing our attention. Instantly, I miss the feel of his lips on mine. Riser has finished playing, and the show is over. All at once, I realize Jacob and I will be discovered back here in the corner. I stand to avoid people seeing me sitting on his lap.
Jacob stands, too. “Do you wanna get out of here?”
I nod. “Let’s.”
But before we can exit, I hear my name.
“Heidi!” Amber calls out.
I turn around and see her walking toward me. Me and Jacob. I feel like a kid getting caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Maybe she saw us kissing. Even if she didn’t, she sees us together now.
Not that it should matter.
“Hey, Amber,” I say, trying to act natural. “What a great party!”
“Thanks,” she says, then looks at Jacob. “Hey, Jacob. I hope you both enjoyed yourselves.”
Did she see us?
“I did, for sure,” Jacob replies.
“So did I. You always throw the best parties, Amber,” I say, hoping she didn’t see anything. I don’t want rumors starting to fly about Jacob and me.
However, would they be rumors if they were true?
“I’m glad you had fun. Are you leaving already?” Amber asks. “I know Riser is finished, but we still have dessert coming out in a minute.”
“Oh, umm… I’m kind of full, actually,” I reply.
