Page 20 of Rock Me All Night
Meg: It does not.
Kara: You want to sleep with the hot rock star or not?
Meg: Point taken.
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My outfit is plain—a white tank top and a short denim skirt—but Miles is looking at me like I'm wearing the world's finest lingerie.
Like I have the curves to fill out lacy lingerie.
Most of the time, when I stand next to Kara, I feel particularly tall and flat. But right now, I feel like a supermodel. Like I'm the sexiest girl in the room.
I clear my throat. "Hi."
Miles nods a hello. "I like your skirt."
"Thanks."
Drew looks Kara up and down, taking in her snug dress. The girlwearsclothes. And it's clear Drew appreciates the way the fabric stretches over her curves.
He is looking at herthatway, whatever that means.
He's practically got steam coming out of his ears. It makes me more aware of my desire, of how badly I want to pull off Miles's fitted t-shirt. Damn, I bet his skin would feel good against my hands.
Drew barely manages to pull his eyes away from Kara. He nods hello. "Hope you don't mind us crashing your girls' night out."
"Who could resist the chance to watchJurassic Parkon the big screen?"
My tank top strap slips down my shoulder. I watch Miles's expression for signs of interest. He's not as obvious as his friend, but his interest is clear. His tongue slides over his lips. It sends shivers down my spine, seeing how much he wants me.
I pull my strap up. "Should we get tickets? It's almost midnight."
Kara pulls something from her purse. "Already got 'em."
Miles chimes in. "Meg and I can grab seats. You guys get drinks."
"Sure." I step inside the theater and take the door on the right. The Nuart is a cozy, single-screen theater. It seats about a hundred and fifty people. There are two dozen here tonight.
Miles presses his palm flat against my lower back, guiding me. My body fails to realize what a nonevent this is. Heat spreads from my back to my stomach and thighs.
Why stay through the movie? I should take him up on his offer now. I should take him home now. I need a release from my thoughts. I need a break from school and work.
I need to stop feeling like the weird buzzkill, like I'm the only college student who hasn't had sex.
Like I hurt so much I can't breathe. I want to be as casual and effortless as he is.
I take an aisle seat. Miles plops next to me, hand on the armrest, body turned towards mine. His eyes pass over me slowly. They focus on my bare thighs. "You keep looking at me like you're thinking about throwing me on your bed."
"I do not."
"Mhmm." His gorgeous blue eyes bore into mine. "Any thoughts you'd like to share?"
"This movie, it's all about how men shouldn't fuck with female creatures. It should be a warning to you."
He laughs. "True."
"You likeJurassic Park?"
