Page 46 of Sky Full of Stars

As it starts to get dark I tell Jake I have to take Jenna back home and he got upset.

“I didn’t think about getting back home,” she says anxiously. “You weren’t going to stay in New York tonight. I could get a train.”

“Don’t be ridiculous,” I tell her. “I’m driving you back, that was a given.”

“You know you can stay here,” Keira suggests.

“Oh no, I couldn’t do that,” Jenna says.

“It’s no bother, I’m sure Adam won’t mind you taking his bed,” Keira waits for Jenna to look away then gives me a wink.

“It’s up to you,” I tell her. “I’m more than happy to get you home.” I can see she feels put on the spot. Keira realises too and takes Jake, saying he needs to make good on his promise to clean up his room before bedtime. I look at Jenna. “It’s no bother, either way, whatever you’re comfortable with.”

“Did you do this on purpose?” she narrows her eyes.

I burst out laughing. “I’ve offered to take you home three times now. And that was always my intention. Although we haven’t had that basketball game you promised yet.” She looks conflicted. So I ask, “How about if you win I’ll take you home, I win, you stay.”

She shakes her head laughing. “I’m so gonna kick your ass. On the off chance you do win, you’ll be taking the couch,” she points at me.

“You’re no fun.”

I grab her by the waist and take her back outside to play HORSE. She’s surprisingly good, and although not necessary in this game, I do make a point of blocking her more bodily than necessary. She keeps laughing and spinning away from me. She did have me worried at one point when she took the lead but I pulled it back.

“I win,” I grin at her, out of breath. “I wasn’t lying though, I can take you back.”

“Nah,” she smirks. “I think you and your sister had this all planned out,” she puts a hand on her hip, not the least bit tired from our exertions. I’ve never met a woman this fit before.

“Never,” I tell her. I walk towards her and put my arms around her waist, our faces close, then walk her backwards out of the circle of light and view of the windows. She leans back against the house and puts her hands up on my chest. I’m not sure if she’s stopping me or wanting to feel me up. “Honestly, we didn’t,” I tell her seriously.

“Okay,” she says quietly.

I kiss her, softly, not seeking as much as I would like. She leans back, licking her lips.

“What’s wrong?”

She swallows. “You’re a rock star, Adam.”

“No I’m not, Aidan is,” I dip my head and kiss her temple, inhaling the scent of her hair.

“You’re the same person.”

“Not here. I’m plain old Adam, who is totally into sexy Jenna.”

She laughs but looks pensive.

“What happened there?” I touch her chin. “You’re overthinking again.” She averts her eyes. “What is it?”

“Don’t you think it’s going too fast from our crazy text conversations to…”

“We talked about that yesterday, you having second thoughts? Was it those girls before?”

She looks up at me. “Maybe.”

I look up at the star filled sky and let out a heavy breath. “I’m not going to lie to you, Jenna. That shit happens, all the time. I can’t do anything about it except be a professional, I only show them the guy they see on the outside.”

“Isn’t that like giving a piece of yourself to everyone? What’s left after that?”

I take a step back and run a hand through my hair. “Wow, Jenna.”

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