Page 194 of The First Time
Every part of me wants to get in bed with Piper. But I'm not going to play with her feelings.
"You realize I dumped you." It's blunt but that's necessary.
Her eyes get fierce, determined. "I'm here as your friend."
I cock a brow.
"Okay, I guess friends don't make booty calls, but you can't blame me. You left before I could finish." She blushes. "I'm still wanting."
"It's been twelve hours."
"More." She presses her lips together. "Someone should be here for you."
"Joel is."
"Joel won't hold your hand."
I'm not sure about that, but I see her point.
"Joel won't let you cry on his shoulder."
That, I know she's wrong about. "I'll sleep on the couch."
"If you want." She rests her head on the pillow. "I can't keep my eyes open much longer. But I... I'd like it if you joined me."
I want to, but this can't change things. "Piper, you know—"
"I know."
"Don't want to lead you on."
"Any physical contact will be strictly of the booty call variety." She looks up to grin then her head hits the pillow. "I don't want to play this card, but MalandEthan tried to talk me out of coming here. So you'd be proving them wrong if you thought it was a good decision."
I chuckle as I sit on the bed. "You really should think about getting into law, PR, or marketing. You've got good spin."
"Thanks." She arches her back, shifting on the bed to make room for me. "I'm feeling a little desperate, so I won't ask again."
"I don't want to hurt you."
"You already did." Her voice drops to a low murmur. "But I forgive you."
"Yeah?"
"That's what friends do."
"You didn't forgive Rory."
"She's a bitch." Piper laughs. "Plus, she's not as hot as you."
"And you still want to get in my pants?"
"I'm only human." She arches her back and lets out a needy sigh.
She wants my body next to hers.
Hell, she still wants to come on my hands.
Fuck, the things I could do to her...
