Page 60 of My Summer Girl

“Yes, I think it will.”

Scanning the skies, I note the changing shade. It tells me not only will it rain today, but it’ll storm, and that Vera is not content with my long and strung-out journey.

“Really?” she whispers with awe.

“If you look up, you’ll see the clouds already forming,” I explain, pointing at the dark shades. “Should even be within the hour.”

She lets out the cutest little squeal, moving her pert ass against my growing erection. Shit. It’s been increasingly hard keeping my hands off of her the last two days. I continue to find ways to touch her, brush hair strands away from her face, and cuddle with her when it’s night.

She doesn’t seem to mind. If anything, she seems inclined to push into these movements, like she can somehow feel our bond growing.

“I get to be naked,” she muses, shaking against me. I’m not sure if the movement is purposeful, but I decide to hold her waist, not willing to make her uncomfortable with how hard my dick currently is.

“Yes, sweetness. Naked, dancing, and with me.”

“Will you be dancing with me?” she teases, twisting her body to face me. I loosen my grip on her hips and cup her jaw reverently.

“Anything you ask, I’ll do.”

“You’re so sweet to me,” she admits. “I’m so lucky I fell into your lap, so to speak.”

How far your fall was isn’t lost on me.

I think of how many lies are between us and how much I know I need to tell her. It hurts me to lie, to keep secrets, and to admit this entire trip was fabricated by me.

Will she hate me when all is revealed, or will she revel in my dedication?

I sit up with her in tow, reaching for my satchel. I’ve stuffed some fruit and meat sticks in there for us. I pull out a green fruit, shaped like a star with extra points. She hums her approval and I take out my knife, cutting it in half.

With my thumb and the blade, I scoop out the seeds that aren’t edible and then hand it to her. Her eyes widen with the wet juice sliding down it and she sticks her tongue out for a taste.

“Delicious,” she praises, taking a nibble of the flesh. It’s a tangy fruit, not super sweet, but it gives energy and makes your body feel full fairly quickly.

She takes another fleshy bite and laughs as the juice dribbles down her chin. Before she can wipe it, I lean forward and do it. Bringing my finger to my mouth, popping it in.

Not looking away from me, she continues her chewing but her eyes stare at my mouth, giving me far too many ideas of what I want to do to and with her.

“Eat,” she tells me, pointing to the other half of the fruit.

“I’d much rather watch you enjoy it,” I answer in kind. She lets out a little laugh before biting my shoulder. I don’t even flinch at the action, wanting her to bite me everywhere.

“If you don’t eat, you can’t dance in the rain with me,” she bargains with a raised brow. It’s cute how her nostrils flare when she’s being petulant, and especially with the way her nose piercings move with every expression.

“Fine,” I grumble with a teasing lilt. “Happy?” I take a bite from mine, forgetting about the seeds and having to spit them out as I chew.

She nods, her smile big and bright, offering me the cutest dimples known to man. “Yes. I want you to take care of yourself.” She pinches my arm, bringing my attention to her once more. “When will we reach your queen?”

I flinch, worrying that she doesn’t want to be around me for longer than necessary. But then she cups my jaw, or tries to. Her hands are tiny.

“A day or three,” I murmur, knowing I’m taking the longest detour. We could’ve been there already. Not just because of the ports but because there are ways to call for horses.

She nods. “I really need to shower,” she says, to which I laugh.

“We did in the lake.”

“It’s not the same,” she replies, sticking out her tongue. “I want conditioner, oils, creams, and soap, and clothes.” Her exasperation has me smiling. She’s right. I didn’t think ahead, not having outfits planned for her.

“My hair doesn’t love this environment without its treatments. It’s not made for not having leave-in conditioners.” Her pout is adorable but I also didn’t think of that when taking her.

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