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“Okay, good. I’m not sure I’ll see you tomorrow. I’m working a 12-hour shift.”

“I understand. I would like to see you again outside of me working on your house. Is that something you’d be okay with?”

“I don’t think I could stay away from you if I tried, Cash.”

“Good to know. Come on. Let’s get dressed and I’ll walk you out.”

We both pull on our clothes, but it takes much longer because of wandering hands and lazy kisses. I finally pull away because if I don’t, we’re both going to end up back in my bed. I snag her hand and we head out to the front door. I pull her in for a hug and place a kiss on her forehead.

“Thanks for coming to spend the evening with us, pretty girl.”

“Thanks for having me.”

“Be careful on your way home. Text me when you get there, okay?”

She presses a hot kiss on my lips before she pulls away. She’s got a devious smirk as she bounds down my front stairs.

“Yes, sir.”

I just chuckle and shake my head at her. What else is there to do. I watch her pull away before heading back inside and collapsing on my bed. My sheets smell like sex and Chayse and it’s not long before my eyes are fighting to stay open. I get up and go get ready for bed. As I make it back into my room, I get a text from Chayse letting me know she’s home and in bed. The little tease sent me a picture of her laying on her belly with a sheet over her with one leg out and that sexy ass in those lace underwear for me to see.

Yeah, there’s no way I’m going to be able to keep away from Chayse, even if I do try telling myself that it’s just sex.

Chapter Fourteen

Chayse

It’sbeenafewdays since I’ve seen Cash, and I can’t get the man out of my head. This is another week when my schedule is all out of whack, but unlike last week, I don’t actually want to avoid Cash.

I don’t want to admit it, but he was definitely the best sex I’ve ever had. And not only was the sex amazing, but I loved spending time with Penny and eating dinner with them. I’m usually too busy or don’t feel like cooking for just myself, so eating is more out of necessity than comfort.

He stopped over with Penny one morning and we all had breakfast on my porch, which was nice. Another day he surprised me by dropping dinner and a picture for each of us from Penny for Landon and me at the ER because he knew we were working the second shift. It was much appreciated since the cafeteria was closed by the time we had a break.

I did get to see both him and Penny at Reid’s baseball game the other night, because I was running late after work and only got to hang out with them for one inning. Penny was tired so they skipped the after-game festivities for the night. I would’ve loved to spend more time with them, but I was dead on my feet, too.

But this weekend we are going to be able to spend some time together. I have the rare Saturday and Sunday off, and we decided to have a cookout at Dad’s house. He stopped by the other day while I was at work to check on the progress of my house and invited Cash and Reid to the cookout, too. I love my dad and the fact that he included the guys, but I’m not really sure how much I’m ready for my dad and sisters to know about my relationship with Cash.

I don’t know where we stand or if I even want to label our relationship, but I do know I care about him and Penny. And even though we haven’t really gotten to see each other much, I still talk to him every day. Hell, we even video chatted the other night and helped each other get off and get some much needed relief.

Even though my schedule has been crazy, he understands. He doesn’t pressure me to come see him even though he knows I’m exhausted after a long shift. He hasn’t demanded more than I’ve been able to give and has done things to make my life easier. Not only did he bring me dinner at work one day, but he put leftovers in my fridge along with a new picture from Penny. I found some bath bombs and oils sitting beside my tub in my newly finished master bathroom when I got home from work the other day. He understands that my career is important to me and he’s not making me feel guilty for it being my main focus.

If anything, I’m more attracted to him and falling for him even more from seeing his nurturing and thoughtful side. I already know he’s a great dad and takes amazing care of Penny, but it shows that he’s also a thoughtful partner. As much as I’m used to taking care of others, I’m not used to being cared for. Even in past relationships, I was always independent, maybe even to a fault.

Now, all I need to do is make it through this Friday night shift and then I get to enjoy two days off and see some of my favorite people. Landon’s also off, so naturally he’ll be joining the family fun since he’s just as much another kid in my dad’s eyes.

“Earth to Chayse! What’s got you spacing out with a goofy ass grin on your face? Is he about 6’3”, smoking hot and dimples to die for?”

“Maybe…”

“That’s a yes. I mean, I don’t blame you. I’ve only seen Reid a handful of times, but that isn’t stopping him from starring in my every fantasy.”

“You’ve seen Reid more than once?” Interesting. I thought they’d hit it off, but I wasn’t aware that they’ve seen each other since the baseball game.

“Yeah, I chatted with him at his game the other night and then we ran into each other when I was out getting lunch the other day. We both were just going to take it to go but decided to eat together and get to know each other a little better since you and Cash are inevitable.”

“I didn’t see you at the game.”

“That’s because I left after the fourth inning. I had to work the night shift, remember?”

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