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“There’s no one watching you but me. It’s just us, right here, right now. Making memories.”
“It’s not the chase, Ris.” He reaches out and tucks my hair behind my ear. “From the moment I laid eyes on you, I’ve felt off-center. Like I need to get to know you for my world to be righted once again. I can’t explain it, even if I tried. All I know is that it’s not the chase, gorgeous, it’s you.”
“Batting cages?” I ask when I see what’s in front of us. “Yeah.” He gives my hand a gentle squeeze. “I wanted to share a part of who I am with you. Not Easton the major leaguer, but Easton the guy who grew up loving the sport. The guy who spent more time at the batting cages than he did anywhere else. I also thought that if Paisley ended up coming with us, she would have fun too.” “You were serious?” I ask. I thought he was just being nice saying that P could tag along. “Of course I was. She’s a part of you, Larissa.”
I’m glad today I could give her a day of fun. A day to maybe not think about all her responsibilities. Larissa takes care of everyone, that much is already obvious, and dammit if I don’t want to be the one to take care of her. This connection we have is real. I feel it with every touch, every look. I’m out of my element with her, but I’ll be damned if I let that scare me away.
“Tell me what I have to do?” “What do you mean?” “What do I have to do for you to give us… give this a chance?” “Why me?” “Besides the fact that my body prickles with awareness anytime you’re near? How about the fact that you’re not impressed with my career or the fact that I’m a Monroe? You make me work for your attention. I haven’t stopped thinking about you since the day I met you.”
“I’m not playing games with you or with her. I know my lifestyle can be a pain in the ass, and it’s not for everyone, but I’m asking you, Larissa. Please, let me in. Let’s make us official. I want to be able to call you mine. I want to know that I can stop by to see the two of you whenever I want. I want you to do the same at my place, even if I’m not there. Take P swimming or just be there, in my space. I want our lives so entwined that none of us will be able to remember what life was like before we met.”
Larissa, I just want her. My heart wants her. My soul wants her. Every part of me wants her.
“I’m getting so, so big. My birthday I’ll be this many.” She holds up her hand, showing me five fingers. “I know. Five years old, you’re practically an old woman.” “No, that’s Gram,” she says seriously.
