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What is going on here between us?

As we near the top of the second flight of stairs, he drops his arm back to his side, looking at me with a sly wink before making his way over to the table where Collin and Lizzy are waiting.

I don’t think they saw me with Tanner’s arm draped around me. Thank god.

We reach the table and I’m ready to sit back down. My legs need a break and I plop down onto the bench with a thud as Tanner slides onto the bench next to Collin, across from me. I can still feel the wetness between my legs as I try to focus on what’s next, lunch with Collin, Lizzy, andTanner.

“Remind me why we’re getting cafeteria food? Ski lodge food sucks,” Lizzy scoffs.

“Well, they have a captive audience, Lizzy. Not many options. Sorry it’s not up to your Aspen Valley standards,” Collin says, clearly teasing Lizzy.

I finally open my mouth, doing my best to follow Tanner’s sage advice andact normal.

“I could definitely use some food. I’m famished. It’s been a quad burning morning on the slopes with Tanner leading the way. Speaking of tired legs, would you mind grabbing my lunchwhile you’re up Tanner?” I look back to him, still not sure of what’s happening or what to expect next from this man.

“Sure, Ronni. I’m good on food but I’ll grab yours. I could use a drink though. Got a bit of a dry mouth. What can I grab you from the counter?”

“Chili in a bread bowl and a red Powerade. Thanks, Tanner!”

Are you serious? Taunting me right now? I start thinking about his mouth though. I’d blush if I wasn’t still already flush from that gondola ride.

I swear though, if men have anything, it’s…The. Fucking. Audacity.

As the three of them go up to get lunch while I man our spot at the table, I finally exhale and put my face in the palm of my hands, elbows up on the table. What the fuck, V? That was hot, but really, what the fuck is happening?

Tanner is the first one to get back, sliding my lunch across the table to me on a cafeteria tray.

“Hey there, you should eat up. Long day ahead of us.” I look at him, a soft smile exposes his dimples through his scruffy beard. It’s unreal how he can go from smoking hot rugged man to charmingly sweet and cute like this.

“Thanks, Tanner.” I want to say more, but Lizzy and Collin are already getting back to the table as he sits down.

Digging into our lunches, we reminisce about last night at the Fox.

“Wait, I had how many tequila shots?” Collin asks, a horrified look on his face.

“Um like, at least four or five. And that doesn’t even include the margs, Collin,” Lizzy says, taking alternating air shots with her hands to remind Collin what he looked like last night.

“Fuck me. I guess one of those nights every decade is fine. Glad that one’s out of my system,” he says.

“Yeah sure, Collin,” Tanner says, his deep voice sending chills to my core. “Next time can you just aim away from my shirt when you drink too much?”

Well played, Tanner.

“So V, what’s for dinner tonight?” Lizzy asks, looking my way. I swear it always comes back to food with her.

“Oh, right. Dinner. I was going to make chicken tacos. It’s already marinating back in the fridge.” That will definitely make my night simpler.

As lunch goes on, I realize my thoughts have slowed down. My mind isn’t racing from one idea to the next. I’m sitting here taking in the conversation with everyone, oddly relaxed.

Can this post orgasm bliss continue forever please? I guess I really did need that.

My phone buzzes in my pocket, interrupting my blissful moment. I guess that question is answered. Seriously?!

As I pull my phone from the chest pocket of my jacket to take a peak at what on earth it could be this time, I feel my heart stop.

It’s Tanner.

Tanner: Just wanted to let you know you’re glowing right now. You look amazing. Glad to see that smile.

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