“Go,” I say, giving him a reassuring smile. “We’ll have our date another time.”
“You’re amazing,” he says, kissing me again. “I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
He leaves and I sit down at the table, feeling proud of him but also frustrated. Chase’s dedication to his work is one of the things I love about him, but it also means moments like this.
A little while later, he returns, looking exhausted but satisfied. “Sorry about that,” he says.
“It’s okay,” I say, standing up to hug him. “I’m proud of you.”
“I got you something,” he says, reaching into his bag. He pulls out a sleek leather jacket and hands it to me. “For whenever I take you riding.”
“Chase, it’s beautiful,” I say, slipping it on. It fits perfectly.
“It looks even better on you,” he says, leaning in for a passionate kiss.
He sits down and we enjoy the rest of our evening together, talking and laughing. When it’s time to say goodnight, I give him one of the tickets. “You’ll be back by tomorrow, right?”
“Of course,” he says, taking the ticket. “I wouldn’t miss it.”
After he leaves, I decide to do a little stalking. I pull up pictures of the Chicago Icebreakers and find Finn and Declan plastered all over the promos for tomorrow’s game. They look so intense and focused as the co-captains leading their team.
I daydream about what it would be like to have their attention on me like I’m the puck they’re chasing down. The thought sends a shiver down my spine and I bite my lip, feeling a familiar heat building inside me.
Before I know it, I’m reaching for my vibrator, my body aching with need. I close my eyes and imagine Finn and Declan, with their strong hands and piercing eyes. The fantasy takes over and I lose myself in the pleasure, my moans filling the room.
Just as I’m about to reach the peak, Peanut starts barking, demanding to be taken for a walk. I groan, the moment shattered. “Okay, okay,” I say, catching my breath and turning off the vibrator.
I get up, feeling a bit shaky, and grab Peanut’s leash. “Let’s go, buddy,” I say, taking him outside.
We stroll down the street, the cool breeze brushing against my skin. Peanut is sniffing everything, his little tail wagging like crazy.
“Come on, Peanut,” I say, laughing as he tugs me towards a tree.
As we walk, I take out my phone and snap a picture of Peanut, his nose buried in the grass. I send it to Chase with a quick text.
>>Taking Peanut for a walk. Miss you.
We continue our walk, enjoying the quiet evening. After about forty minutes, we head back to Chase’s apartment. We step into the elevator and I press the button for our floor. Just as the doors are about to close, someone calls out, “Hold the elevator!”
I quickly press the button to open the doors, and in walks Finn, looking a little out of breath in a T-shirt and sweatpants. I haven’t seen him since...well, since the last time. My heart starts racing.
“Amelia,” he says, kneeling to play with Peanut. I try to regain my breathing, feeling my cheeks heat up.
“Hi, Finn,” I manage to say.
The elevator doors close and we’re surrounded by our reflections. He stands, his eyes locking onto mine. “I heard you’re going to be at the game tomorrow.”
“Yeah,” I reply. “Declan gave me tickets.”
“Good,” he says, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Just do me a favor.”
“What?” I ask, my voice barely a whisper.
“Try not to look so sexy in the stands because I can’t afford a distraction.”
“Finn,” I whisper, feeling a rush of heat.
“What?” he says, as he steps closer. My hand tightens on Peanut’s leash and he watches it, a slow smile spreading across his face. “I only have three floors to be reckless. Let me be reckless.”