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other. I think about her all the time, man, and the two weeks she was gone, I nearly went out of my mind missing her.”
    “Missy and I’ve discussed this. She thinks it’s more than a casual affair for both of you. She says Jess is different with you than other guys she’s dated in the past.”
    “I’m going to play it slow, I think. ” Cody took another long drink of the cold beer then set the can down and looked at Andy.
    “I hate to tell you this, but you’re way past slow. You slept with her the day after you met and have been having crazy hot sex with her ever since. That’s not slow, Cody. Hell, Missy and I have never even had sex and look how close we are.”
    “She’s an obsession, ” Cody observed.
    “You’re gone. Way gone, buddy. You’re in love, whether you can admit it to yourself or not.”
    “I’m not going to jump the gun. If it’s real, I want to be sure. If it’s not, the sex will die off, eventually. Isn’t that usually the way it goes?”
    “Somehow, I don’t see that happening ,” Andy told his friend as he pointed to his beer can indicating it was time for another one.
    “ No, thanks, I’m good. And how is it by the way that you’re still not bopping little blonde haired, blue eyed Missy? That’s what Jessie and I can’t figure out.”
    “It’s just different with us. We’ve built a beautiful friendship and I’m not sure either of us wants to mess that up with sex. She’s moving soon so maybe it’s a good thing we didn’t get it too deep. She came along at a time in my life when I wasn’t sure I ever wanted a relationship again and she was planning on leaving this area so she told me up front she didn’t think it was good idea. She did mention being friends with benefits once but somehow I couldn’t do that with her. Not that I wouldn’t love to take her to bed, just not like that.”
    “So you really aren’t immune to her charms, you would take her to bed if the timing was right?”
    “Oh, believe me, the more I get to know her, the more I wish she were staying here in Lawton. I would definitely make a move on her.”
    “When’s she moving?”
    “In a few months,” Andy said sadly.
    “That’s too bad, man. Maybe you should do something about that.”
    “Yeah, maybe I should,” Andy said thoughtfully.
    “Well, I’m going home now, thanks for listening.” He stood up and shook his best friend’s hand.
    “Anytime, take it easy, Cody.” Andy watched as his friend got into his truck and drove away.

Chapter 11
    Jessica entered her apartment, set down her overnight bag and touched the face on her cell phone to call Missy. She really needed a friend right about now.
    “ Hey, Jess. You’re back?”
    “Yes, got in last night and went to Cody’s, he had a surprise for me.” Jessica smiled as she remembered the evening and how sweet it had been.
    “Which was?”
    “A night of passion in a hotel, complete with room service, champagne, strawberries and whipped cream.”
    “Did you tell him yet?” Missy asked apprehensively.
    “No, why ruin a perfectly good night of sex with the most wonderful man on earth?” she asked flippantly, although she knew by now it was more than a night of good sex drawing her to Cody.
    “Jess, I’m going to ask you again, are you falling for him?”
    “I don’t know. All I know is I can’t get enough of him, in or out of bed. I want to spend every minute with him and the sex is the best I’ve ever had. He makes me feel more loved and cherished than I’ve ever felt before. My short term rebound affair can no longer be called that, I’m afraid.”
    “ You’re gone, completely. What the hell are you going to do now?”
    “I don’t know.” She began to cry. “Missy, I don’t know. I do love him, more than I’ve ever loved anyone in my life. What have I done? What am I going to do?”
    “Think about it long and hard, your future depends on it, my friend.”
    “I know, Missy, believe me, I know.” She wiped