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With a slight shake of her head she said, "You don't have to say things like that."
"Things like what?"
Her brow furrowed even more, and she broke eye contact. "Things like I'm hot. It's fine."
"What? I'm just stating facts here, Songbird."
She closed her eyes and shook her head. While he wasn't sure exactly what happened on the show, it was obvious it had shaken her confidence. Maybe this was part of that.
"Sadie," he said. But she wouldn't look at him, she just sat there chewing on her lip.
"Hey," he said in a low voice before moving one of his hands up to cup her chin. "What's going on?"
She moved to get off his lap and while part of him wanted to hold her there and keep the contact, he would, without question, give her the space she needed.
"Does this have something to do with the show?"
Her shoulders raised in a sigh as she blew out a breath and hugged her body and gave a barely perceivable nod. Slowly he rubbed her back and waited for her to take another breath.
"I'm sorry," she whispered.
"Sadie, you have no reason to be sorry."
"I ruined it."
"No," he said firmly. "You didn't ruin anything. Do you hear me?"
She looked over at him and a corner of her mouth turned up into a slight smile.
"Now, I do think you're hot, and that's just something you're going to have to deal with. But everything else is in your court. I like you and I'm always here, right next door."
She flung her arms around his neck and nuzzled into the spot between his shoulder and her neck. He held her close for as long as she needed. What happened on the show was a mystery, but he still found himself wanting to kick someone's ass... he just wasn't sure whose yet. He was willing to wager when the show aired, he would know precisely who.
He held her close, and she melted into him. She felt so good in his arms. And even if they had a long way to go, he was beginning to think she would be worth all the work.
"I like you too," she said barely loud enough for him to hear.
That was it. She would be his, he knew that now. All he needed to do was figure out what she needed to get over whatever had happened in the show. But he was a patient man, and he would gladly wait if it meant he got a chance with her. All he needed was a chance. Some might call him cocky, but heknew once he had her, he would take such good care of her, she'd never let him go.
"I think I better go," Sadie said as she sat up.
"I'm glad you stopped by," he said, as they both stood from the couch.
He walked her to the door with her hand in his.
"Goodnight Lucas." When she reached up on her toes to kiss him goodbye. His arms slid around her for a quick embrace as he deepened the kiss before pulling away.
"Good night, Sadie."
He leaned against the door frame and watched her walk across their driveways.
When she got to her door she turned. Their eyes connected, as if they were both acknowledging what had just happened. He wagged his eyebrow, and a bright smile beamed across her face. His eyes stayed glued to her as she opened the door and slipped inside. This was not how he thought his night would go, but he was thrilled.
"That's right Songbird," he said into the warm night air before turning and heading back inside.
CHAPTER 18
LUCAS
