Page 59 of An Irish Kiss
It was nice, standing here in the foyer, soft dim lights around.His arms around her, hers around him, reminding her that he was a solid guy.Someone dependable.
“This is really nice,” he said softly, before his head bent, lowering to hers.
She tilted her chin up, saw the intention in his eyes, and closed hers.
Then the front door rattled, and she jerked out of his arms.“Oh!Someone is trying to get in.”
“Awesome.”
Yes, she shared his frustration.But she couldn’t exactly leave Mrs.Mitchell outside.She opened the door.“Hello!”
“Oh, Aurora!How kind of you to open up for us.I was just looking for the key-card but couldn’t seem to find it.”
“It’s handy to have for out-of-hours but I just so happened to be here.”
“With your handsome young man, I see.”Mrs.Mitchell beamed.“Tell me, how are you both after that unfortunate sailing attempt yesterday?”
Rory bit her lip.“I’m fine, thanks.”
“Oh, I’m so glad.I’m sure you must’ve needed a good lie down today to get over it.”
Aidan smiled but didn’t reply.
“Well,” Mrs.Mitchell glanced between them.“On that note, I’m going to go to bed.Good night.”
“Good night,” Rory called, before going to the computer and double-checking the registrations for tomorrow.“Looks like Ash was right.We are all full up tomorrow.”
He nodded, then held out his hand.
She closed down the computer, dimmed the lights, then joined him as he led her to the lounge area.Around them the hotel was quiet, apart from the usual creaks that all aged buildings had.
“So,” he drew her close to him.“Where were we?”
She slid her arms around his waist.“Somewhere around here,” she murmured.
His lips lifted, then he lowered his head, and she raised hers until her mouth met his.
* * *
Some might callthis a simple kiss.But it felt like nothing simple at all, shaded as it was with what felt like all the colours of the rainbow.Her lips were tentative at first, then slowly firmed, and he delighted in showing her how he felt.
For Miss Aurora Fairall was his idea of perfection.Today had been the epitome of a red-letter day.And now with her lips on his, he could only wish this moment could last forever.
He eventually eased away, heard her unsteady breaths, smiled.“I quite like you, Miss Aurora Fairall.”
She lifted a hand and traced his face.“I quite like you too.”
Her fingers grazed his mouth, and he kissed them, then slowly released her.“I think I should let you go upstairs before your sister comes looking for you.”
“Good idea.”She chuckled.“I noticed what you did before with that Ash Linn comment.”
“Well, I don’t exactly want to lie.”His eyebrow arched.“Although I am wondering if I need to do something to ensure that you don’t lie.”
“What do you mean?”
“That thing about a proposal…”
“Oh, stop.”She gently pushed him.“You know I was joking.”
