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Understanding dawned in Tyler’s bright-blue eyes, but not pity. I was grateful. Tyler cupped my cheek and brushed his lips softly against mine in a gesture so gentle and unexpected that it took my breath away.

“I’m gonna shower, then maybe we can talk over coffee?”

My dick practically growled in frustration. It wanted to do the talking. I licked my lips again and tasted a hint of his toothpaste.

“I’ll leave you to it.” I turned before I made a fool of myself, but I wasn’t perfect, so I looked over my shoulder and saw Tyler slowly lowering the panties over the top of his ass to reveal a tantalizing new landscape. And the top of a tattoo that looked like Princess Peach?

When I caught his eyes in the mirror, he winked. I groaned and closed the door behind me, walking down the hallway to the soundtrack of his laughter.

CHAPTER10

TYLER

Once the door closed behind Cooper and my laughter faded, I leaned forward, clutched the edge of the counter, and let out a long breath. I hadn’t expected Cooper’s reaction. My dick thickened as I remembered the unfiltered desire on his face.

I supposed as far as first reactions went, I couldn’t have asked for a better one. That kiss had been fuckinghot.The only thing that would’ve made it hotter was if he’d grabbed my ass and lifted me onto the counter. Yum.

As I hopped in the shower, my brain continued along that path. What if Cooper had teased his fingertips under the lace? With my dick fully on board with the scenario, I figured it couldn’t hurt to take the edge off, especially if I would be around Cooper for a little while longer. Empty balls led to a clear mind, and I needed that for our conversation.

I pumped a squirt of body wash into my palm and gripped myself exactly how I liked. My strokes inched toward frantic as I imagined Cooper ripping the lace from my body and quieting my grumble about the wasted money on ruined panties as he swallowed me to the root. It didn’t take long before my cum followed the suds swirling down the drain.

I took longer than necessary to wash my body. On a scale of one to as awkward as an elephant driving a convertible, I worried how things would be post-kiss. Especially after jerking off with his face in the forefront of my mind. I shook my head. I’d jerked off thinking about plenty of other guys before. Being trapped in a cabin with a guy I’d fantasized over wasn’t anywhere near the top of the list of the most embarrassing things I’d done.

I got out of the shower and pulled on the pajamas again. I’d stolen Dom’s sweatshirts a few times on camping trips when I hadn’t packed enough, but it was different wearing Cooper’s clothes. As I left the bathroom, I heard him putzing around the kitchen. Maybe we could ignore the whole thing, though I wasn’t sure how either of us could deny the chemistry in that kiss.

“Great water pressure. I didn’t expect it for a cabin in the woods.”

Cooper glanced over his shoulder and smiled. There was apprehension behind it. “Did you expect something like a slow drool?”

“More like taking a piss.”

“Not to shame water sports, but I prefer a stronger stream.”

I snorted. Cooper handed me a mug of coffee, and I sat.

“Mind if I join my friends’ brunch for a bit before we talk? I lost track of time.”

“Not at all. I’ll get out of your hair.”

“No need. You can get a glimpse of the zoo animals I call friends.” I winked and called them on FaceTime.

Cooper sat off-screen and silently laughed at the usual chaos that descended when all of us got together. I was glad to learn that everything had gone well with Parker’s meeting and the possible new job, so now he could relocate to Dahlia Springs and be closer to Ethan. It brought me joy to see my friends happy.

Despite the guys angling for me to put Cooper on camera, I ignored them and hung out for half an hour.

A tense silence stretched after I hung up. Cooper’s gaze had darted to my lap at least a dozen times during the call.

“I actually have several green pairs.” So much for ignoring it. It wouldn’t be a day that ended inYif I kept my mouth shut.

Cooper choked as he took a drink of his coffee.

“Easy there, big guy.”

“Do you have a lot of pairs?”

“Every color of the rainbow is represented.”

One corner of his mouth quirked up. “Did I catch a Princess Peach from Mario Bros tattoo?”

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