Sultry Oblivion by Alexa Padgett
Nash
“There are a lot of things getting better already,” I reminded her. “I like holding you.”
She wrapped her arms more tightly around me, so I leaned back against the tree. The bark scraped my back and a rock dug into my butt, but no way I was moving.
“I like being held by you.”
“Tell me what you did today,” I said. “Before I found you in the barn.”
She bit her lip, but a smile burst forth. “Cam’s brother introduced me to some of his former professors, and one agreed to be my mentor, so we went over all my previous courses, and UT accepted me into the graduate program.”
“Excellent news! We need to celebrate.” I cupped the back of her neck and kissed her. She softened her lips and darted her tongue out to touch mine. “Stay with me,” I whispered against her lips. “Please, Ay. I know it’s soon, but I need you in my bed.”
She nodded. “This isn’t slow, but I want to be with you. Clearly I can’t deal with the idea of…” Her voice faded, her face pinched.
“We can see how the days go. But…just stay with me.”
She met my gaze, her eyes steady and warm. “We’re not ready.”