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I give her an embarrassed look. “It seems like everyone knows there's something going on between us anyway - I don't think it would be much of a shock - turns out we've been making it pretty obvious.”
“How do you mean?”
“Harry and the other guys said something last night - they said that they've noticed things. I denied it though - plausible deniability for them - if something went pear-shaped. They must have warned Jack against me. They must be worried. Christ though Sophie, I can't seem to stop myself.”
“Are you going to see him tonight then?”
I nod. “I just want to be Robyn for one more night, I'm missing Elijah so much and I'm so excited that I get to see him tomorrow, but for my last night, I just want to be young single Robyn, you know? This holiday/work thing, whatever it is, has made me realise that I need to be this Robyn once in a while, and I feel like its Jack that’s brought that out in me. I like the me I am when I'm with him - I'm fun and carefree. Not sensible all the time.
She laughs. “Well you're definitely not being sensible.”
I roll my eyes “I know right. But what I told you, that I didn't have any experience in the bedroom department - well not much anyway - well Jesus, Jack knows his way around - I never knew - never knew it could be like that.”
“Ew, that’s like you're talking about my brother. I'm glad you finally got laid properly though hun, it certainly was a long time coming!”
I nudge her. “Anyway, what about you? Fill me in on the tall dark mysterious Sicilian.”
She shakes her head. “Ah, it’s just sex. Hot naughty sex, but just sex. Nothing will come of it, but I’ve sure had a good time while I’ve been here.”
“But won't you see him again, at the track in the UK?”
She shrugs. “Maybe we’ll cross paths, we’ll see. I'm not reading anything into it though.”
We arrive at the track and make our way to the pit where the crew are.
Denny spots us. “Ah, you two decided to grace us with your presence.” He checks his watch. “What time do you call this?”
Jack turns around and his eyes land on me. “Hey.” He says softly.
Denny's eyes flip to Jack.
Jack strides over to us both, he grabs my hand and pulls me away. I look back at everyone watching as he pulls me behind the coffee shop area, where there’s only us two. He guides me up so that my back is against the wall, he puts his hand on my hip and leans in to kiss me. He puts his other hand on my neck, his thumb stroking my jawbone. I kiss him back. Its gentle, soft. The kind of kiss with a future in it. I lift my hand to put it on his.
“Hey.” I breathe.
“You agreed to go out with me tonight - do you remember?”
I nod, eyes wide. “I remember.”
“I can't think of anything else but spending time with you again, alone.”
He kisses me again and then releases me. “Come on we better get back. I just wanted to say hello properly.” He looks down at my shoulder. “Fuck, did I do that?”
I raise my eyebrows at him as if to say, ‘who else?’.
He laughs and kisses the bite mark. “Sorry baby.” He whispers which sends shivers all through my body. He’s like a drug. A drug that I can't get enough of - just counting the hours until my next fix.
*****
“Come for a walk with me?” Jack asks as he holds my hand across the table. We’ve had our meal, Jack’s paid and we’re just about to leave.
I nod and get up. He stands up and holds his hand out for me to take it. This has been the perfect date. He’s been such good company, we've had fun, it's so easy with him, he’s so easy to like. I see the looks he gets, women watch him when he walks through a room - but he hasn't given anyone a second glance tonight - he’s been all mine, all for me. So attentive.
“So, you spoke to Elijah tonight?”
I nod, “Of course, he wants to know if Jack is looking after me.” I laugh.
He raises his eyebrows. “How’d that come about?”
