Page 44 of Highest Bidder
“Always.” Pulling away, Myles hooks his finger beneath my chin, tipping my head up. “I’ll be right here when you get back, Hershey. Go, take care of your dad, then come back to me.”
He slowly leans down and his soft lips press against mine. It’s the sweetest kiss I’ve ever gotten. Quick yet tender. He pulls back to look into my eyes and gives me a smirk, but I’m not ready for this moment to end. I press up on my toes and put my hands around his neck, bringing him down to me. His eyes show a glimmer of shock and then they darken. It’s like he didn’t expect me to want more. Our lips meet again, but it’s not gentle this time. One of his hands holds the back of my neck as the other snakes around my body to pull me closer. His tongue slides against my lips, and I open, allowing him to deepen the kiss. It’s everything I could have ever imagined. I completely forget where we are or that there are people around. All I can think about is Myles’ lips and hands. I weave my hand up, pushing his hat a little to the side to tug the hair on the back of his head. He groans into my mouth, squeezing me harder. My legs are weak. I would drop into a puddle on the floor if it weren’t for Myles holding me against him. I feel his desire pressing into my stomach. He slows our kiss, and I whimper, not wanting it to end.
“We can do this as much as you want when you get back. You can’t miss your flight.” His eyes search my face before landing on my lips. “If you don’t go now, you’ll miss it.” Cupping my face, he kisses me.
I’ve never wanted a man as much as I want Myles. “Maybe that’s what I want right now.” I kiss him again, and he moans, kissing me back harder before breaking for air.
“You’re killing me, Hershey,” he complains, pressing his forehead to mine. “Please, I’m trying to be good here. It’s not something that comes easy for me.” I smile up at him. Missing my flight doesn’t sound so bad, but I know I’ll regret not being there for my dad, and I don’t want to rush into anything with Myles. Inod and run my hand down the rest of his chest.
“I’m not sure when I’ll be back,” I whisper, looking down. Having to leave without a definite return date sucks. I look back into his eyes. “I bought a one-way flight.” My heart sinks a little at my honesty. He nods and lightly kisses me on the forehead. Then he wraps his arms around me for another hug.
“He needs you right now, and I’ll be here, waiting.” He leans back and lifts my chin so he can look right into my eyes. “When you get back, I’m taking you on a ride, and I want this”—he points to me and then to himself. —“to be more. Okay?”
“It already feels like it is,” I admit. This all feels like it is so much more.
“It is, but I want you to take your time, to be sure. I don’t want you to have any regrets,” he explains while his eyes never leave mine. He cradles the side of my face with his hand and gently rubs his thumb against my cheek. “I want you to be as sure as I am.” He kisses me softly, but it’s over before I can make it more. “Now, get out of here before I change my mind.” He winks.
“Okay,” I whisper and grab my purse and carry-on bag. I walk away but pause before joining the line to look at him once more. He smiles at me, and I return it. Then I turn back around and walk through security. That felt a lot like a last goodbye. I don’t want it to be, but I’ve also never actually said goodbye to someone at an airport. I guess we gave the few people around us a good show, but I have no regrets. I know I want more with him. I guess I’ll have to show him I don’t need time.
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MYLES
The topof her hair vanishes as she disappears through security. That had to be the best first kiss of my life, and I didn’t want to stop. It was hard letting her go. The way she grabbed my hair had me going crazy. I’ve never reacted to someone like this before. The hard-on I have right now is making things very uncomfortable. It doesn’t help that I’m in an airport with people all around. I adjust myself in the least obvious way to get a little relief before turning around to leave.
It has never been this easy with a girl. There weren’t any awkward moments on our drive. Everything just flowed. I want to know everything about her, what makes her happy, sad, or angry. She’s such a hard worker. I never knew how hard it is for females in the auction world. I mean, I knew a little bit, but now I know that it really sucks for them. She never gave up and that shows the kind of person she is. She’s amazing, and I am blown away that she’s even giving me the time of day.
After I get back to my truck, I glance at my phone to see I still have about four hours until the auction sale starts. I’m right around the corner from it, so I drive to the parking lot and decideto sleep while I still have a little time left, but I shoot Hunter a text before closing my eyes.
Myles:
Hey, Hershey. Let me know when you land safely. Enjoy some time with your dad.
Hunter:
Thank you! I will be back before you know it.
I hope she will be. I put my phone down and lean my seat back. Putting my hat over my eyes, I drift off thinking about a little brunette green-eyed beauty the whole time.
I startle awake to a knock on my window. I rub the sleep from my eyes because I was dreaming a little too well. After getting excited at the airport, then dreaming of her, I’m a little uncomfortable right now especially having someone at my window. It has been a long time since I’ve even been with a woman, so my current predicament isn’t all that shocking. I turn to see JT smiling at me, arching an eyebrow. I roll down my window.
“What?” I bite out.
“What are you doing?”
“What does it look like, asshole? Sleeping.” I grab my bag of clothes on the passenger seat and then open the door..
“I see that, but why are you sleeping here? Don’t you usually sleep... I dunno, in your bed?”
It’s too early for his sarcasm. “Fuck off.” I roll up my window and shut the door. “I dropped Hunter off at the airport before the ass crack of dawn, so I was getting some sleep,” I say as thoughts of Hunter invade my mind again. I check my phone, but there’s nothing.
“I assume it’s going well with you two? I mean, she had you drive her to the airport.” He looks at me a little cautiously.
He knows I never wake up well, and he’s used to me biting his head off when he has the nerve to wake me.
“Yeah. Things are good.” Not too happy she’s gone for a while, but there isn’t much I can do. I give him a knowing look with a wink.
“Ahh. You bastard!” He guffaws and shoves me, and I laugh with him.
