Page 10 of Pro Gamer's Aim

Is he interested? He seems interested. His eyes are heated now, sliding over my face instead of staying focused on my eyes.

Leaning back on my elbows, I let my hair spill over one shoulder, grinning up at him. I hope it looks sexier than it feels now that I'm doing it. "Oh, you have no idea."

His gaze drops briefly to my exposed collarbone, and I try not to shiver under the heated look. See? I'm not some dumb kid. I can flirt with the best of them.

Though part of me wonders if I'm in over my head here. This is my neighbor I'm eye-fucking, after all. An older, probably way more experienced neighbor.

But damn if it doesn't feel good to stretch those long-neglected flirting muscles. To be seen as someone with sex appeal.

Asher clears his throat, and I savor the way his cheeks have gone the tiniest bit pink. "Right, I'll order that pizza. Half pepperoni, half meat?"

"Absolutely." I shoot him one last grin before flopping back on the mattress with a contented sigh.

As he steps out to make the call, I can't wipe the smile off my face. This wasn't at all how I expected my evening to go, but I can't find it in me to complain. Not when my stomach is doing these delicious little somersaults every time Asher looks my way.

Maybe Max was right. Maybe it is time I put myself out there again, got back in the dating game. What better way to start than with a little harmless flirting with my brand new, admittedly gorgeous neighbor?

Just some innocent fun. That's all this is.

...Right?

Chapter five

Chapter 5

Asher

What the hell am I doing? The pizza order confirmation flashes on my phone screen as I stare at it. This is insane. I'm a 35-year-old man, not some horny teenager who can't control himself. But damn, I can't stop thinking about Sam. The way her body felt pressed against mine as we searched for sheets. The swell of her breasts straining against that thin tank top...

My phone buzzes again, snapping me out of my fantasy. I glance at the screen.

Liam. Of course.

Liam:

So in the end you went all white knight on the neighbor...

Over a video game?? lol

Pro gamer PTSD making you hallucinate in real life? haha

I roll my eyes. Typical Liam, always busting my balls.

Asher:

Fuck off. I thought she was being murdered.

Liam:

Sure, sure. I'll send someone to fix her door in the AM.

Try not to break anything else in the meantime. ;)

Aiden:

So...is she hot? The neighbor?

Asking for science.

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