Page 8 of The Secrets We Keep

“Tell me Evie, where do you see this thing between us going?” He pins me with his stare while raising an eyebrow.

Oh no, hard questions. I open and close my mouth. I’m not prepared for this shit.

“Evie? I know you are holding something back. What it is I don't know. But I'm going to figure it out.”

He sounds so confident. Fuck. It makes me feel bad.

“I, I’m not sure. I’ve been taking it one day at a time.” I answer honestly. Landon leans over and grabs my hands. As he looks me in the eyes he says, “I’ll take that answer. I want you to know I like you a lot.”

His beautiful eyes twinkle out here under these little lights.

“I like you too.”

That must satisfy him because the next thing I know, he’s leaning in and kissing me ever so slightly on my lips. It sends chills down my spine. I kiss him back. I feel his tongue dart out at my lips. I open mine nervously and allow him to deepen our kiss. When he pulls away, I instantly miss his lips, but not for long because he pulls me closer and starts kissing me again.

Now I’ve kissed a few guys in the past but this kiss. It’s wow... I have no words. Landon takes his time kissing me. He kisses me softly then harder and I savor every moment. It’s sensational, I’ve never been kissed with such passion. His firm hands have found mine and the way he is gripping my hand like it’s his life line stirs something in me. I don’t know what and I don’t care as long as this feeling doesn’t go away.

Chapter 5

2 months have come and gone since Landon and I met. We’ve been casually seeing each other, nothing too serious. He steals a kiss here and there. Shoot, who am I kidding? We have had some hot, high school type make out sessions. His kisses are so incredible and I almost lose myself in the moment. But then I remember who I am, the secrets I hold, and it ruins going any further. Landon takes me going cold well though. He’s patient and it means everything to me.

I’ve decided it is going to be the night that I let things go further. I have a date tonight and I'm determined to move on from my past. It’s going to be special and while I have no idea where this thing between us will go, I decide to enjoy it for what it is. I’m prepared and bought a sexy, little black dress just for the occasion. My leopard print Jessica Simpson heels will add the perfect touch. My makeup is simple, yet sexy. I did up some wings with my black eye liner, a little blush, and nude lipstick.

It’s 7pm and Landon is right on time. He is never late.

We head out to our favorite Italian spot. He orders gnocchi with spinach and cheese sauce. I choose the chicken farfalle. We make small talk about how our week went. Dinner is delicious, however I can’t wait to leave the restaurant and head back to Landon’s.

We arrive back to his house after dinner and he breaks out a bottle of red moscato. We don’t have drinks often, so he must feel tonight is special too. Bonus, he knows what kind of wine I like.

“Make yourself comfortable.” Landon gestures to the living room. I smile and nod picking up my glass.

We make our way to the living room and sit on his black, leather oversized loveseat. Landon takes my glass from me and sets it on the table along with his. He then takes my hands and pulls me close. I can feel the buzz of electricity between us already. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt with anyone.

“I need to kiss you.”

"Oh…” It’s all I can manage to say in return.

He kisses me sweetly at first and waits for me to open my lips further to deepen the kiss. It’s divine. It takes my breath away and I pull back slightly to look at him.

Nervously I whisper, “I really like spending time with you Landon.”

I lean back towards him and bite his bottom lip lightly. Landon lets out a low growl and leads me back against the love seat to where he is hovering above me by inches. I pull him a little closer so I can feel his chest against mine. I can smell the wine on his breath. It’s intoxicating. I dare myself to put my arms under his shirt. Landon is hard, all muscle. As I’m roaming, his mouth finds mine again. His kiss is no longer sweet, it’s rough now… almost needy. His left hand goes around the back of my neck.

“Evie baby, you taste amazing. Let me taste more of you.”

“Okay.” It’s all I can say, hoping he can’t tell how nervous I am. My hands are still roaming over his chest as he pulls back suddenly.

“Really, are you sure? You want this?”

I shake my head and pull him back to me. I begin kissing him deeply. I need him to feel my answer. Suddenly Landon gets up, leaving me feeling cold before pulling me with him towards his bedroom. We reach his bed as he lets go of me. I suddenly no longer feel cold. Just thinking about what is about to happen has heat spreading through my veins.

“Evie, I want to see you.”

I bite my bottom lip as my adrenaline spikes. I have to tell myself I can do this. Nodding my head, I reach for the zipper on the back of my dress.

“Let me do it.” Landon says in a rush. His deep voice sends chills down my spine. He comes up and turns me around so I am facing his mirror that’s attached to his dresser. He puts gentle kisses all over the back of my neck making his way down my back as he unzips my dress.

“I want you to know you are gorgeous.” His gaze meets mine in the mirror.

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