Page 217 of Rock Me All Night
He takes a step back. His demeanor changes, so it's tense and awkward. "So, what... we can keep going as long as I don't touch you?"
I swallow hard. "Please."
He takes another step back. His eyes turn down, like he's confused by his own reaction. "I can't, Kara. I have to touch you. I've been going out of my fucking mind thinking about touching you."
The ovenbeeps. The preheat is done. What perfect timing. Drew's eyes are on the floor. It's like he's suddenly lost all interest in me.
I take a deep breath and push myself off the counter. "I understand." I reach for my top, but it's too mortifying standing here half-naked and mid rejection. I turn and make my way for the stairs.
"Kara."
"I'll see you later."
"At least tell me why."
I run up the stairs like I didn't hear him.
