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up in his arms. Then, before I knew what was going on, I was being shoehorned into a taxi. Apparently, the party was to continue back at Dougie’s house.
    I don't remember much of the journey, as our tongues were doing most of the talking. I was just elated t hat my night with Travis hadn’t ended yet.
    We arrived at Dougie’s house and all headed for more beer in the kitchen. Six of the players had arrived back at the house too. Travis made it very clear he wanted us to be alone, but there was no way I was going upstairs, as drunk as I was. As much as I wanted to rip his clothes off and feel those muscles, there was no way I was going to fall over with my legs in the air. Well, not yet anyway.
    I checked that Laura was okay , but as ever, when drunk she was as happy as a pig in shit; especially when surrounded by gorgeous men and bountiful amounts of booze.
    Travis led me into the living room . As I looked around for the best place to get cosy, I noticed he’d begun texting someone. I didn’t want to appear nosey, so said nothing.
    ‘I have just sent a text to your phone, so you can read it when you get back to your mum ’s,’ he said, smiling confidently as he sat down on the large sofa and patted the seat beside him.
    With a sigh of relief, I sat down beside him. Travis then turned to me with a sexy smile:
    ‘I haven’t enjoyed a night like this in a very long time. You’re different , Tara. You’re very special.’
    But, out of nowhere, his mood then seemed to darken. He withdrew slightly, rendering the atmosphere in the room heavy and tense. I felt my heart begin to beat faster as I wondered what had changed.
    ‘I’m afraid to tell you everything about me, in case it puts you of f,’ he began cautiously, lowering his head, cupping his hands around his beautiful bronzed neck.
    I slid off the couch onto my knees and faced this exquisite creature. Meanwhile, that infernal, bastard thong had sliced my arse into two arses - it was so numb, it was such a relief to get up off it. I lifted up Travis’ stubbly, chiseled jaw and looked deep into his rich, chocolate brown eyes. It felt as if I could see into his soul. But I could sense something just wasn't right. We both fell strangely silent and I pulled away.
    ‘Look , Travis,’ I said, confused and trying to get a grip of myself. ‘Are you really single?’ how someone this gorgeous could be single was beyond me. He nodded his head, but didn’t look up.
    ‘Have you murdered someone?’ I asked jokingly.
    He shook his head with half a smile.
    ‘My job …’ he replied shrugging his huge shoulders and avoiding direct eye contact, ‘it’s left me with a complicated life.’
    Aren’t we all complicated ? I thought. Just wait till you meet the rest of my crazy family.
    I know I should have been listening more intently to what he was saying, but his physical presence was just so distracting. God, he was so shaggable. While comforting him, I couldn’t help myself rubbing the top of his toned thigh. In an instant, I drifted off into thoughts of him in a rugby kit - all dirty, sweaty and powerful.
    ‘I’m so glad I found you , Tara,’ he pulled my face gently to his and we kissed again.
    ‘Look ,’ I said, doing my best to concentrate by slightly pulling away from those incredible thighs. 'I can cope with most things in life, as long as you’re single and honest with me. The rest we can work through.’
    ‘ … Do you believe in love at first sight?’ Travis asked with conviction.
    Sweet Jesus , I thought, I’ve hit the jackpot here. Not only is he a gorgeous northern ride, he’s also in touch with his feelings. Stay cool Tara, stay cool.
    ‘Well … I believe we can feel a deep connection,’ I answered, not wanting to give too much away. He interrupted me:
    ‘Tara, I feel like we just fit. It’s as though I’ve known you for years. It’s like, tonight, I was meant to meet you. I would really like to see you whenever I can, but as I mentioned