Page 162 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 1
"You never told me how intimidating your father is."
"I didn't know he had an intimidating bone in his body until today."
"Maybe it's because I had to zip up my pants when they came in."
"Do you think they heard that?"
"Well if they didn't, the accelerated heart rate may have tipped them off. Or my rambling about sleeping next to you."
"You were so flustered. It was cute. And mortifying, of course."
"Or I guess they could have just been surprised that you finally had a boyfriend after all these years."
"Shut up and kiss me."
He laughed and placed a kiss against my lips. "I like that I'm your first boyfriend, Penny."
"And I like that you're my first boyfriend. I feel like we're a normal couple right now. It's refreshing."
"Do normal couples usually hang out in hospitals?"
"No. Can we go back to your place now?"
"Yes." He picked me up in his arms.
I couldn't help but laugh. He seemed so happy today. I had forgotten how wonderful he could be. We had fought so much. "You don't need to carry me. My legs work fine."
"I know." He pulled me to his chest. "I want to."
I rested my head against his chest and breathed in his familiar scent. "You smell really good. Have I ever told you that?"
"No, you haven't."
I looked up at the scruff under his chin as he stepped into the elevator. He hit the button with his elbow.
"You can put me down if you need to."
"I don't need to." The elevator doors opened and he stepped out onto the main floor. He carried me out the entrance and set me down on my feet. It was pouring. "I'll pull the car up."
"I like the rain."
"Yeah, you're not getting a cold on top of everything else. I promised your parents I'd take care of you." He pulled his hood up and gave me a peck on the lips. "I'll be right back."
He ran into the rain. I watched him until he disappeared from view. I put my hands in my pockets and felt the envelope. I didn't want to think about it. Right now I just wanted to enjoy being with him. Maybe we could have a more serious conversation in a few days.
His car pulled up under the veranda. He quickly got out and opened the door for me. I walked over to him. He was completely soaked.
"You're really handsome."
"Get in the car, Penny."
"You love bossing me around."
"I like when you listen to me."
"I know." I slid into the seat and he closed the door behind me. When he got into his seat, he unzipped his wet hoodie and threw it into the backseat. His abs looked even sexier when they were wet. He turned on the heat and pointed one of the vents at me. After I buckled my seatbelt, he put the car in drive and we sped off.
When we were on the highway, he put his hand on the center console, palm up. I put my hand on top of his. He intertwined his fingers with mine.
