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“For fuck’s sake,” Bash growls. “You’re killing me.” And then he stuns me by reaching forward, his fingers cradling my jaw as calloused thumbs sweep my tears away with a touch far gentler than I would have expected. His palm slips down, softly cradling the side of my neck.
“Calling me an idiot is your love language, so I will take it. I love you too, man.
All I know is that the first thing that comes to mind is, If I live, I’m coming after you.
But he told me to stay. So I did.
Fuck, she’s so pretty, I can’t even stand it.
“I’m both.”
we’re all constantly changing. Evolving. Growing. I don’t know a single person who is the same as they once were. I know I’m not. And how boring to just…know who you are and think there’s nothing more out there for the rest of your life.”
I’ve dreamed of this. Her. Having her here.
You that fucking eager, Gwen? I’ve got a laundry list of ways I’d like to watch you work for it, and none of them involve poker. I really should not want you this badly.
i’m a whore
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So now, while hiding in the shadows, I soak her in. She’s beautiful. More than that, the way she sees the world is beautiful. She’s good for me. Hell, she makes me laugh. Living in my head feels like a constant battle sometimes, but standing next to Gwen with my feet in the sand makes everything feel a little bit better.
“I don’t know, Bash. What would you be jealous of?” Her toe nudges the tip of my boot. “Could it be Tripp? You mad he had what you want?”
“Fuck it,” I mutter. Then I kiss her.
FUCK IT MOMENT WEEEOOO
“Fucking look at you,” he says, his breathing labored. “Fucking perfect. And so fucking off-limits.” I reach forward, tugging the front of his plaid jacket. “I’m not off-limits.” He lets out a gruff chuckle. “Yeah. You are.”
i’m a whore again
But that it was just as well because I could fuck you better.”
good god
I love that big doofus like he’s my own, and to be frank, you’re feeling an awful lot like my second doofus.”
crying
I know what it’s like to not be able to stop thinking about someone. I know because I’ve been there with Gwen. Even during an active fire, I think about her. Even when I know I shouldn’t, I think about her.
That at the end of the day, I’ll have someone to hold for the night, letting my breathing fall in time with theirs. It’s the simple things. It’s building a life with someone.
But it’s so much more than that. It’s the realization that she’s everything I want.
So anyway, enjoy your life while you’ve got it. That’s what I say. Tomorrow is never promised.”
I love Clyde, I do not want to be like him. The world can only handle one Clyde.
You look at her like she hung the moon, and she’s the only woman in the world who finds your shitty attitude to be endearing.”
She’s fucking breathtaking. And the fact that she didn’t roll out of my bed is downright criminal.
her. It makes me wish I had told her I wanted her in my bed again.
What my girl wants, she gets.” The term slips so easily from my tongue that I don’t even have the time to prevent it. My eyes flit to hers, to see if there’s any negative reaction there. Instead, I find her watching me curiously, head slightly tilted as though I’m a puzzle she can’t figure out.
MY GIRRRRLLL
“I wish Bash were in love with me. Then maybe he’d make me nice breakfasts too.”
i love clyde
“What did you like the best? So I know for next time.” My heart does this girlish pitter-patter in my chest. Next time. God, I hope so.
I’ve never known a man with a heart so big. And I think that’s the thing I love about him the most. Love.
“My head’s been in the gutter since the first time I laid eyes on you.”
But it’s more than that. It’s him knowing me. Knowing I don’t want roses. Or diamonds. I want this. Adventures. With him.
“This is beautiful.” “Yeah. It is,” Bash agrees. But when I turn back to face him, he’s not looking out the window. He’s looking at me.
“What about Tripp?” I hold her gaze but reach forward and flick open the button on her jeans. “He’ll have to get over it.” “Yeah?” “Yeah. Because I’ll never forgive myself if I let you get away again.”
PHEWWWW
“I love you like this.” “Like what?” she murmurs, entranced. “All mine.” Our eyes meet in the dim cockpit. “I am.”
“You know I can get into the truck myself,” I say, curving a brow in his direction. He shrugs. “Yeah, I know. But I think I’ve spent enough time not touching you.”
It’s one of those days—not quite summer, but so close that you can taste it. Still a light nip in the air, but in the sun, if you close your eyes, it’s like you can imagine being somewhere tropical.
don’t think he realizes how good he makes me feel in all the most simple ways. The way he mends my wounds without even trying.
When he looks at me like this, I feel like I might be the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen. I feel like I’m his.
“Fucking made for me, baby.”
“I’m going to fill you up so full, Gwen.” My words come harsh and fast as I fuck her.
OWA OWA
“Yeah, baby. Just. Like. That,”
yeahhhhhh he’s fine
“You want this?” I ask, as I bend over to pick it up. “Fuck yeah,” he practically groans. And I know he’s not talking about the shirt at all.
WOOO
This man is so obsessed with you, he doesn’t even know what to do with himself.”
Never mind. It doesn’t matter. If my lawn is fucked up but you’re happy, then it was worth it.”
“What are you doing here?” “Coming to see my girl,”
“I’m never going to get enough. I can promise you that much. I’ll always be coming back to you.”
I thought I lost you.” His voice cracks. So does my heart. “And I love you, and I hadn’t even gotten the chance to tell you.” My heart thuds and my tears finally fall. He loves me.
I’m in love with him. And of course he’s in love with me. Why else would we be risking it all for a shot at making this thing work?
Gwen, I need you. Like my next breath. It’s… I can’t breathe without you. If you leave for Costa Rica, I’m coming with you. Where you go, I’ll follow. I don’t care where we are as long as we’re together.”
I’m staying here. With you. Always. I need you too. That’s why I’m never waiting on you. I’m living with you.”
