Page 32 of Four of Hearts

She placed hers in his and nodded. “Most definitely. Especially if you promise to cook for me again.”

“Anything for you.” He pulled at her arm and leaned in closer to kiss the back of her hand. “I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

“It was amazing. And the chocolate cake was incredible too,” she assured him with a smile.

Once he let go, we all got up, and I watched as they all hugged her goodbye. They kissed her cheeks, and because he had already dared to go further, Bennett gave her a quick kiss.

Nobody minded, and Lola seemed to have liked it because she smiled up at him in the sweetest way. It came naturally to them, and it became even clearer to us that what was growing between us would be big.

Way bigger than any of us could’ve ever imagined.

I placed my hand on her lower back to guide her to the stairs, and after she turned one last time to give the others a wave, I led her downstairs to the front door.

“So you had a good time then?”

“I truly did. You guys are great. I’m glad I came tonight,” she assured me, smiling up at me.

I nodded and let my eyes wander down her body one more time to keep her beauty locked on my mine for the night. No doubt I would think of her until I saw her again, and I knew the guys felt the same. “We’re glad you came too. How about I leave you my number so we can text about a next date?”

“Oh, yes. Of course.” She pulled out her phone and unlocked it to open her contacts, then she handed it to me, telling me to put my number in.

I added it and my name, and after giving myself a quick call to have her number as well, I handed the phone back to her.

I watched as she put her phone back into her purse, and when she looked up again with those intense green eyes, I reached out and put my hand on her waist to pull her closer.

She came willingly, letting me hug her tightly before I lifted my hands to cup her face. I leaned forward, and before I could change my mind, I took her mouth and kissed her.

She melted right into me, with her hands resting on my chest, and her body pressing against mine. The softest little moan escaped her, and I deepened the kiss to get another taste. I slid my tongue between her lips when she parted them, and her tongue curled around mine.

The gentleness with which she kissed me was overwhelming even for a man like me, but I took it all in, enjoying every second of it.

Neither of us wanted to pull back, but I couldn’t hold her here all night. I wanted her to get enough sleep, and to not be tired in the morning. What I did want was to see her again, and if I overdid this kiss, she’d probably think I only wanted to get her to bed.

I did…but I couldn’t rush this with her. None of us could.

I broke the kiss and leaned back to look at her. The smile on her face and her rosy cheeks told me that she enjoyed it. I was pleased with myself.

“I had to get a taste,” I told her, smirking.

She pressed her lips into a thin line. “I have a feeling I will get to experience more of this in the near future.”

“You will, and not just with me. We’re all very much into you, Lola.”

“Good…because I don’t think I could choose one of you if I had to.”

I chuckled. “You won’t have to choose. I’ll be honest…this is new to us all, but it feels right, so we’re just going to see where things go.”

“I like that.” She smiled again and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. “Thanks again for tonight. Good night, Kline.”

“Good night, darling. Get home safe. Text me when you’re there.”

I opened the door and waited until she was in the elevator to go back inside. I took a deep breath, letting everything that happened tonight sink in.

Sometimes life had strange plans, and while I thought becoming a male stripper was the strangest thing, sharing a crush with my three best friends definitely took the cake.

In the best way possible, though.

I headed back upstairs and stopped at the top. I looked at the guys with my hands on my hips, and we were all quiet for a moment.

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