Page 37 of Faking the Book Boyfriend

The guy finally walks away, and she breathes a sigh of relief. “Thanks for that. He wouldn’t take no for an answer.”

“My pleasure.”

I slide into the booth, wanting to sit right next to her, butknowing that I should probably leave a little bit of space between us for now.

I get a look at her body. She’s in a short skirt, a sweater, and knee-high boots. So sexy.

I blow out a breath. “Glad to finally see you. I thought you were ignoring me.”

She gives me a clearly fake smile. “Sorry. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. I’ve been busy with work, writing, and holiday shopping lately.”

I let out a nervous laugh. “Good. I thought you were firing me as a client.”

She bites her lip nervously. “That’s the thing, Trey.” She swallows. “I don’t think you need me. You’re a good guy. You’re an attentive boyfriend. Even as my fake boyfriend you handled everything perfectly. I don’t want to take your money anymore. Jenna would be crazy not to fall for you just as you are.”

She looks pained as she says it. I don’t know what to make of it.

I’m about to protest when I see her eyes widen and her lips turn down. “Oh, shit.”

“What’s wrong?”

She mumbles, “My ex just walked in with a woman.”

I subtly turn and see a typical Wall Street-looking asshat in a fancy suit walking through the door with a smug smile.

I look back at her. “Are you still hung up on him?”

She immediately shakes her head. “No. Not even a little bit. I know our parting was for the best. It’s just hurtful that he moved on so quickly. He’s been parading a bevy of women around town, in all the places he knows I hang out, since the day we broke up. Meanwhile I’ve been alone for the entirety of the six months. It stings a little. That’s all.”

I hate seeing her hurt like this. I say the first thing that comes to mind. “Use me.”

She pinches her eyebrows together. “What?”

“Use me. Pretend we’re together. I’ll be your fake boyfriend. Again.”

I see her internally debating while he makes his way over toward us with a cheap copy of Gemma on his arm. Without any further hesitation, I do what I’ve been dying to do since the second I first laid eyes on her. I slide toward her, grab her face, and smash my lips to hers. It’s much more aggressive than I would normally offer for a first kiss, but I’ve been waiting to do this for a long time, and I simply can’t help myself.

She lets out a slight yelp in surprise before quickly giving in.Morethan giving in. She fists my shirt and pulls me toward her.

Her face and full lips are so damn soft. I’m afraid my scruff will hurt her, but my fears are quickly set aside the second she moans into my mouth.

I slide my tongue past her luscious lips, tasting as much of them as I can on my way. Her tongue meets mine before she slips it into my mouth.

Her lips are like the sweetest candy I’ve ever had. They’re moving against mine as pure lust overcomes my body. I want to tear her clothes off and touch her everywhere. Maintaining control is no small feat.

One thing is perfectly clear to me. If I wasn’t before, I’m officially a goner for this woman. The way she kisses me back will now ruin me for all other kisses.

My cock is straining against my zipper. The piercing is rubbing in both a good and bad way. I would burn this place down just for the possibility of being inside her right now.

She rotates her hips toward me, sliding her bare leg across my lap. Her knee gently brushes over my cock. Oh fuuuuuck.

My hand runs up the back of her leg, under her skirt, until it reaches her ass. It’s smooth and bare. She’s wearing a thong. She’s so fucking sexy.

I hear someone calling her name. It feels faint and from adistance, but it’s not. It’s right at our damn table. Go away, dickhead. I’m in the middle of the most epic first kiss that ever was.

Screw him. I grab her neck with my other hand and deepen the kiss. Her hands pull me as close to her as possible. She’s as absorbed in the kiss as I am.

He calls her name again and our kiss breaks, but our lips remain close to each other’s. Hers are big and kiss swollen. Her red lipstick is smeared around her lips and she’s panting. It may be the hottest image I’ve ever seen.

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