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She wasn’t sure how she felt about him leaving, but if she wanted to be with him, it was just a part of the life. “I may decideto pick up a few extra classes when you’re gone. I’ve done that before when I’ve needed the money.”

“I know this is jumping the gun, but how long until your lease is up?”

“Four months. I think I’ll have made up my mind before then.”

“I hope so.”

She moved to him and put her hands on his chest. “I know I’ll have decided. I feel like I could decide now, but I don’t want to rush you or us. I want to make sure I won’t annoy the heck out of you.”

“You won’t.”

“I talk a lot. I’m a lot. I know that. I’m dramatic, and I can overblow things. I might overreact to something, and you’ll think I’m crazy.”

He cupped her cheek and smoothed his thumb over her skin. It felt good having him this close, having him care this much. Tears filled her eyes, and she reached up to swipe them away.

“See, overreacting because you are too sweet.”

“You aren’t overreacting. My emotions are up there, too. I want to spend time with you. I want to have you here with me, and the thought of you liking me as much as I like you makes me want to hold you close and never let go.”

“I do like you a lot. I think you’re amazing.”

“And I think you’re amazing.”

His lips were on hers, kissing her like he really meant it. She let him lead them to the bedroom. She couldn’t believe he wanted her again. He wasn’t faking it or using sex to get her to do something for him. This man was amazing, and he really wanted her. She’d suspected that being friends with Emily would change her life, but she wasn’t expecting it to change this much.

18

Though it was crazy early, Andie woke up and kissed Rider goodbye before going back to sleep. When she finally woke for the day, the sun was bright outside. She was used to cloudy Portland, but Southern California was bright sunshine and roses every day. Maybe not every day, but she’d only seen a few puffy clouds since arriving.

After taking a shower, she checked her schedule, glad that she had time this morning. Tomorrow morning, she would have to be ready to teach early. Her schedule would be different living with Rider. They’d gone to bed last night at a reasonable time. It would be good for her. Being alone meant that sometimes she stayed up way too late, and her early classes were hell on her.

Her two classes went well. The students weren’t difficult this semester, and no one mentioned the new location. Last year, she’d had someone in a class who wanted way too much information about her. They’d wanted a piece of her, but she wasn’t willing to give them any part of her private life. It was weird having people want relationships though they didn’t know her. Setting boundaries was imperative with teaching, she just wished she’d set more boundaries with Tony.

Rider wasn’t anything like her ex. Rider respected her and asked her about boundaries. When she set them, he didn’t complain at all. It was a refreshing change, one she really liked.

She finished her last class, and instead of taking a break, she got to work grading papers. Doing that work in the evening wouldn’t work now that she was living with Rider. She wanted to be able to give her full attention to her man when he got home.

She was almost finished when she heard him pull up out front. She made a note where she stopped and ran to the door, excitement filling her. She didn’t run out to meet him, but she did open the door and pull him in, kissing him as he set down his stuff.

Laughter floated between them, light and airy, like petals blowing in the wind. He scooped her up and carried her to the bedroom. Their kisses turned serious, and she gasped as he slid his hand under her skirt and up her thigh. He pushed her panties aside and found her clit, leaving her gasping as he ran his fingers over her.

He ended the kiss and stared down at her as he continued to stroke her. “You’re so freaking beautiful. I want to fill you right now.”

“Yes, please.”

Rider pulled her panties off and dropped them on the floor before moving her so she stood with her hands against the wall. His fingers slid over her slit.

“I need you to come .”

Her body shook with pleasure as his words circled around her brain. “Yes.” Rider had her on edge, and then his voice slid through her, taking her higher. She couldn’t hold back and came. She hadn’t recovered when he pulled up her skirt and slid in. They both groaned as he filled her. Having him pumping into her pussy from behind felt so good.

She liked having him like this. She liked having him in any way possible. Again, she was struck by how much he seemed to want her and how awesome it felt.

“You feel so good. I love how hot your pussy is. It was like you were made for me.”

“I was. This feels right.”

He pumped forward, and she gasped as his hips slapped against her ass. They were making noise, and she was thankful his house wasn’t attached to another place. No question the neighbors would hear if it was.

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