Page 68 of Stealing Home

“We shall see.” I tell him.

We make small talk, keeping it light while we finish eating. Once we are done, I help Cole clear off the table, bringing everything back inside the house.

“Are you okay if I go change before we go watch a movie?” Cole asks me.

“Of course. I don’t blame you. Why do you think I have leggings on?” I smirk.

“I’ll be right back,” he tells me and leaves the kitchen.

While Cole changes, I clean up the kitchen.

The sound of the water running while I’m at the sink must cover up any sound Cole made coming back downstairs. I feel his hands on my waist and yelp because he scared the hell out of me. He wraps his arms around my waist and brings his chin down to rest on my shoulder.

“I didn’t mean to scare you,” he tells me.

“You must be a damn ninja. I didn’t even hear you come back down at all.”

“You didn’t have to clean up, you know,” he says sweetly.

“I know, just wanted to help.”

“Thank you.” He says.

“You’re welcome, but you have to let me finish.” I tell him.

“Okay, okay,” he says and gives me a kiss on the cheek.

I finish loading the dishes, turn the water off, and turn around.

“See, didn’t take long.” I say with my hands on my hips.

“I see. You ready?” Cole says as he lets his eyes roam over me from head to toe.

“Yes, sir.” I salute him.

I hear a slight groan leave his lips as he takes my hand. He moves me next to him and lets go of my hand, only to put it on my lower back to help guide me. We make our way down to the movie room.

“There is a t-shirt and hoodie if you want either or both to wear.” he shows me the clothing on the couch.

He really thought this date out. Damn, he is making a fucking effort. More than anyone has ever done before.

“They both look very comfortable. I think I’ll take you up on that.” I say as I move to grab both items off the couch.

“There is a bathroom on the other side of the wall by the end of the couch.” He says as he points to the other side of the room.

How did I not notice the wall didn’t go all the way from one side to the other? I go into the bathroom and make quick work of taking my tank and cardigan off and replacing it with the Grizzlies shirt. I’ll wait on the sweatshirt for now.

I walk out of the bathroom to find Cole in the same spot on the couch as the last time we watched a movie. He’s scrolling on his phone and it’s like he knows I’m looking at him because his eyes lift from his phone. Without looking, he locks it.

Why is that so hot?Because he’s showing you that you are more important.

“You going to stand there all night looking at me?” he asks me with a satisfied smirk.

Yeah, I’m caught.

“I was just trying to figure out where I was going to sit. The other side of the couch looks spacious and I can stretch my legs out.” I tease him.

“You could do that or you can come cuddle up with me. I even have a blanket.” He says, as he holds up a fleece blanket.

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