pierce you.”
I nod.
“Jesus Christ, I knew you were beautiful and sweet, but I think I can add sexy as hell to that.”
I feel my cheeks start turning red. I’m trying so hard not to jump him right here in the foyer, but I might fail.
“Raven, I swear to God, I don’t want to leave, but I have to. I have no intentions of fucking you up against a door and that’s where this is leading. But I’m not fucking leaving without another kiss.”
This time, he bends his head to me and I immediately comply. Even though he isn’t as ravenous, the spark is still there. He has my hands pinned behind me before I can even protest. As his tongue meets mine, he groans. I lean my body against him tighter, but he pulls away.
“I’ll see you at 8:30. Lock the doors and turn on the alarm.” Then he turns to leave.
I think I hear him mutter ‘sparkle’ as he walks away.
Chapter 8
Sparkle
When I woke up this morning, I was scared to death. I’m still full of anxiety and might just pass out from it. I’m not sure how I should act around Declan. What if he gets here this morning and decides that last night was a mistake? What if he remembers it differently?
I dress in my favorite purple work out gear and toss my hair in a high ponytail. Since it’s so early, the girls aren’t home yet. I leave a note on the counter and walk into the living room to wait for my ride. Even though I turn on the news, I can’t drown out the thoughts running through my head. The doorbell rings and I grab my stuff to go.
Once I open the door, I’m suddenly calm. Declan’s standing on the porch wearing athletic shorts and a ratty grey shirt. He looks delectable. He’s removed his lip ring, but I can still see the small hole where it belongs. His whole body takes up the doorway and he towers over me.
Suddenly he leans into me and places a quick kiss on my cheek. He whispers, “Good morning, Sparkle.”
“Sparkle?”
“I decided when I got home last night that ‘Sparkle’ was your new nickname from me. I’ve never in my life had as much spark during a kiss as I did with you. Every time I say your new nickname, I want to remember that.”
“Okay, I think that’s a sweet thing?”
“Yes, beautiful, it’s a sweet thing.”
I quickly set the alarm and lock up the house. When we get to the driveway, I notice the huge Yukon.
“Is this your truck?”
“Yep.”
“It’s huge!”
“Heard that before.” He says and winks at me.
“Oh my God, did you just make my comment about your truck into a sexual prowl?”
“Yep.”
I stay silent as I hop in. I’m not kidding; you can fit eight people in this truck.
“In all honesty, I have this big thing because it fits a lot of people and I can haul things in it. When I travel with the band, we like to ride together so this was a good choice.”
“Sounds practical.”
“What kind of music do you want on?”
“Well, in my class we listen to Zen sounds for pure concentration. So I like to listen to pop or rock before I go in.”
“I don’t really do pop so rock it is.” He sets the station to hard rock and the famous sounds of Led Zeppelin come through the speakers.
He finds a parking spot close to my yoga studio and we make plans to meet back at the truck at 11:15. Before I get out of the truck, he gently runs his hand down my cheek and whispers, “Sparkle.”
*****
When I get to Declan’s truck after class, I notice I have two missed calls and three texts.
Both calls are from Abbi’s cell phone, but the texts are from Abbi, Ella, and Finn. Since Declan isn’t here yet, I decide to answer Finn’s text first.
Finn: Where are you?
Me: Was at yoga- heading home now.
Immediate reply.
Finn: Great, let’s head out about 8:00 tonight. I’ll pick you up.
Me: Perfect
Then I answer Abbi
Abbi: Where are you?
Same answer.
Me: Was at yoga- heading home now.
Another immediate reply.
Abbi: Great, hurry up. Ella and I need to talk to you ASAP!
Well, that’s
I nod.
“Jesus Christ, I knew you were beautiful and sweet, but I think I can add sexy as hell to that.”
I feel my cheeks start turning red. I’m trying so hard not to jump him right here in the foyer, but I might fail.
“Raven, I swear to God, I don’t want to leave, but I have to. I have no intentions of fucking you up against a door and that’s where this is leading. But I’m not fucking leaving without another kiss.”
This time, he bends his head to me and I immediately comply. Even though he isn’t as ravenous, the spark is still there. He has my hands pinned behind me before I can even protest. As his tongue meets mine, he groans. I lean my body against him tighter, but he pulls away.
“I’ll see you at 8:30. Lock the doors and turn on the alarm.” Then he turns to leave.
I think I hear him mutter ‘sparkle’ as he walks away.
Chapter 8
Sparkle
When I woke up this morning, I was scared to death. I’m still full of anxiety and might just pass out from it. I’m not sure how I should act around Declan. What if he gets here this morning and decides that last night was a mistake? What if he remembers it differently?
I dress in my favorite purple work out gear and toss my hair in a high ponytail. Since it’s so early, the girls aren’t home yet. I leave a note on the counter and walk into the living room to wait for my ride. Even though I turn on the news, I can’t drown out the thoughts running through my head. The doorbell rings and I grab my stuff to go.
Once I open the door, I’m suddenly calm. Declan’s standing on the porch wearing athletic shorts and a ratty grey shirt. He looks delectable. He’s removed his lip ring, but I can still see the small hole where it belongs. His whole body takes up the doorway and he towers over me.
Suddenly he leans into me and places a quick kiss on my cheek. He whispers, “Good morning, Sparkle.”
“Sparkle?”
“I decided when I got home last night that ‘Sparkle’ was your new nickname from me. I’ve never in my life had as much spark during a kiss as I did with you. Every time I say your new nickname, I want to remember that.”
“Okay, I think that’s a sweet thing?”
“Yes, beautiful, it’s a sweet thing.”
I quickly set the alarm and lock up the house. When we get to the driveway, I notice the huge Yukon.
“Is this your truck?”
“Yep.”
“It’s huge!”
“Heard that before.” He says and winks at me.
“Oh my God, did you just make my comment about your truck into a sexual prowl?”
“Yep.”
I stay silent as I hop in. I’m not kidding; you can fit eight people in this truck.
“In all honesty, I have this big thing because it fits a lot of people and I can haul things in it. When I travel with the band, we like to ride together so this was a good choice.”
“Sounds practical.”
“What kind of music do you want on?”
“Well, in my class we listen to Zen sounds for pure concentration. So I like to listen to pop or rock before I go in.”
“I don’t really do pop so rock it is.” He sets the station to hard rock and the famous sounds of Led Zeppelin come through the speakers.
He finds a parking spot close to my yoga studio and we make plans to meet back at the truck at 11:15. Before I get out of the truck, he gently runs his hand down my cheek and whispers, “Sparkle.”
*****
When I get to Declan’s truck after class, I notice I have two missed calls and three texts.
Both calls are from Abbi’s cell phone, but the texts are from Abbi, Ella, and Finn. Since Declan isn’t here yet, I decide to answer Finn’s text first.
Finn: Where are you?
Me: Was at yoga- heading home now.
Immediate reply.
Finn: Great, let’s head out about 8:00 tonight. I’ll pick you up.
Me: Perfect
Then I answer Abbi
Abbi: Where are you?
Same answer.
Me: Was at yoga- heading home now.
Another immediate reply.
Abbi: Great, hurry up. Ella and I need to talk to you ASAP!
Well, that’s
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