Page 27 of Pucking Amazing

“Hey, no worries man. I didn’t mean to pressure you.” I take a step back, giving him some breathing room. “You take all the time you need to figure things out.”

Relief floods his face and he nods gratefully. With one last heated look, he turns and walks away. I watch his perfectly muscular ass until he disappears around the corner.

Well, well. Not a yes...but definitely not a never either.

I grin to myself. Tyler Simmonds, I am going to rock your world so hard when you’re ready for it. Just you wait.

The icy breeze stings my skin in the most delicious way as I stand shirtless on the practice facility’s rooftop terrace, my heart rate finally slowing.

I close my eyes for a moment, savoring the chill rippling across my torso. The perfect way to cool down after that encounter with Tyler, get my head on straight for practice.

The metal door clangs open and I spin around. Sydney freezes mid-step, coffee mug in hand, bundled adorably in her thick winter coat. Looks like great minds thought alike about getting some fresh air this morning.

Sydney’s surprised eyes lock on my bare chest before darting away and the corner of my mouth curls into a grin.

I can’t resist the opportunity to tease her a little. Keeping my movements slow and deliberate, I grab my shirt and tug it over my head, pulling the fabric tight across my abs.

Sydney’s gaze traces down my body and a pretty blush stains her cheeks.

Gotcha.

“Morning, Sydney,” I drawl, flashing her a wink. “Enjoying the view?”

“Oh! Um, I was just—I didn’t expect anyone else to be out here,” she stammers, fidgeting with her mug.

I take a few steps closer, drawn to the way the wind ruffles strands of her dark hair. “Guess it’s your lucky day then.”

Sydney raises an eyebrow. “Is that so?” Her eyes sparkle with amusement and...something else. Something heated that sends a jolt straight through me.

Interesting. This is new. My pulse kicks back up a notch.

I’m not trying to be a total sex pest, but I have a laser-sharp ability to sense when people are into me. The way Sydney is looking at me right now is different from normal. Darkened, and slightly guilty, like she’s been thinking about me naked.

Has she?

After my cock-tease interaction with Tyler, I can’t resist playing this out.

I lean my hip against the railing, acting casual while my body buzzes with awareness. “C’mon, admit it. Seeing me is totally the highlight of your morning.”

“You’re awfully sure of yourself,” she observes, but a smile plays at her mouth.

“Nah, just calling it like I see it, sunshine. I mean, look at you, you’re practically swooning.”

Sydney bursts out laughing and the sound wraps around me like a caress. “In your dreams, hot shot.”

“Every night, baby.” I let my smile drop until my expression is dead serious and give her a smoldering look. “Every night.”

She laughs at first, rolling her eyes, and I join her. But when she meets my eyes again, there’s another jolt of attraction between us and I know she senses it too. Her breath hitches and I swear the air between us sparks.

I want to reach for her, to see if her skin is as soft as it looks...

I step closer to Sydney, my hand coming up to trace the line of her neck above her coat. Heady desire courses through my veins.

Another wave shoots through me as Sydney melts into my touch, tilting her head to the side to give me better access. The winter air might be cold, but everything about this moment is burning hot.

“DJ,” she whispers, her voice a mixture of warning and invitation. Her fingers graze my wrist gently, not pulling away but holding on.

It’s all the encouragement I need to lean closer, my thumb brushing softly against her jaw, our breaths mingling in the icy air.

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