Page 42 of Don't Look Back

“I said Leslie’s too good for you,” she whispers, never moving her eyes from Pecker.

“Sophia,” Pecker breathes her name. “You look incredible.”

“Holy shit.” I cover my mouth with my hand and start at the stunning woman who just rounded the corner and came into view.

“Do I look ok for our date?” Leslie nibbles on her bottom lip as she glances down at her dress.

“No, I think your dress is too short. Colt was just telling me how mine was unacceptable and yours is shorter than mine,” Sohpia pipes up from beside me.

“Shhh, no one’s talking to you, little girl.” I try to cover her mouth without taking my eyes off of Leslie, but I just end up covering up her eyes.

I gently push her out of the way and she mutters something under her breath – or maybe out loud – but I'm not sure what it is. My entire focus is on my girlfriend and nothing else.

“Is it too short?” Leslie frowns at her thighs and tugs the end of the dress down slightly.

“Never. If anything, it could be shorter.” I slip my arm around her waist and tug her body against mine.

“Colt!” She giggles. “If it’s any shorter, my butt will hang out.”

“I won't complain… as long as we don’t leave this house.”

“Is our date here?” She asks softly.

“Nah, I want to show you off to the entire town.”

“Are you staying in uniform or are you changing?” She wrinkles up her nose at my clothes.

“I was going to change, but I'm wondering if you want to watch a little strip tease before we go out,” I murmur, pressing a soft kiss to her neck.

“Oh my gosh! I might puke!” Sophia groans and covers her eyes.

“Again, no one’s talking to you, little girl.” I roll my eyes. “Don’t you have your own man to keep you company tonight?”

“Only because you told him to ask me out,” she huffs as she grabs her coat off the couch and stomps to the door. “Are you ready?”

“Uh… yeah. See ya later, guys.” Pecker waves as Sophia pushes past him and into the cold night air.

“Did you really tell him to take her on a date?” Leslie blinks up at me.

“Yes, but I know he has a thing for her. This just pushed him to actually do it.” I shrug. “I figured it killed two birds with one stone.”

“Except Sophia thinks he’s only asking her out because you want to be alone. She’ll never admit it, but she’s hurt.”

“I’ll talk to her. I promise. Just not tonight. The only thing I want to focus on tonight is you.”

Chapter 24

Leslie

After one of the best meals I’ve ever had, Colt takes me to get dessert at a cute bakery that’s open twenty-four hours a day.

I’ve never seen a bakery open at all hours, but Colt says it’s because there’s nothing else to do in this town and the teenagers need somewhere to hang out.

“What would you like?” Colt stands behind me with his back pressed against my chest. He’s whispering in my ear, making me shiver as his warm breath fans over my exposed neck.

“I don’t know. It all looks so delicious.”

“We can order a sample pack and take it home with us. I’d love nothing more than to cuddle up in bed with you and savor our dessert,” he murmurs.

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