Page 36 of Run, Little Bunny

“I told her I didn’t know who it was,” she adds, her smirk now full-blown, a mischievous giggle escaping her as she slips into her car.

Good thing Chad was a gentleman last night, so I won’t have to lie by omission when I tell my mom about the date. She’ll call—probably any minute now.

“What should we do this morning?” I ask Cam, stepping into their home, trying to shake off the nerves that Megan so expertly set off.

“I want to watch TV,” he says, already plopping down on the couch.

“For a few minutes,” I say, turning it on and snuggling next to him, trying to focus on the cartoon. But my mind is already wandering again.Chad.

I glance at my phone, and an impulsive idea strikes. "I have to go potty. Be right back," I tell Cam as I dart to the bathroom. I lock the door and pull up the picture Chad sent—sweaty, hot.

Biting my lip, I pull my shirt up to my bra and snap a quick picture. My heart races as I hit send.

His response is almost immediate.

Chad Braun

Don’t be such a tease.

Anna Clark

You started it!

I can’t stop smiling. It’s like everything is leading to tomorrow. The connection we have—the banter, the flirting—it’s all so effortless, so fun. I can’t remember the last time I felt this giddy, like I’m back in high school, sneaking texts during class.

“Anna! You didn’t flush!” Cam shouts from the living room, jolting me back to reality.

Oops.I quickly flush, even though I didn’t actually go, and head back out to the couch. "Snack?" I ask as I pass by.

“Apple slices,” Cam says, his eyes glued to the TV.

I grab the apples from the fridge, but as I slice them, my mind drifts back to Chad. I’m so turned on right now, it’s ridiculous. I grab a slice and, on a whim, snap another picture—this time of me sucking on the apple.

Anna Clark

I’m babysitting, so all I can be is a tease.

Chad Braun

I like these photos.

I know exactly where this is going.

Anna Clark

How much?

Chad Braun

I’m thinking about all the ways I can spoil you.

Spoil me? My excitement surges as I imagine what he has planned. What does “spoil” mean to Chad? Is it more flowers? Something sexier? My heart races thinking about it.

Anna Clark

So, I should anticipate another early morning present?

Chad Braun

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