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“Every damn one of them… Because they’re all what makes you, you.”
* * *
My head rests on Elijah’s bare chest as it rises and falls in steady rhythm. He has to leave for practice soon, but the sound of his breathing has me so relaxed I’m almost lulled back to sleep.
“Baby?” he rasps.
“Yes?”
“Do you have any plans next week?”
Hooking my leg over his waist, I pull myself closer. “No, but if your offer includes more of this, then I’m one hundred percent on board.”
“I mean, this will certainly be part of it but… We have a little more than a week off practice for the holidays, and I’m going to Georgia.”
A disappointed breath escapes my lips. “Oh.”
“I was hoping you’d come home with me.”
Sitting up, I look at his hope-filled face as my heart pounds in my ears. “You wanna bring me home with you?”
This is a massive step for us.
“Yes.”
“Are you sure?” I pause. “Are we ready for that?”
“Did you forget I’ve already met your entire family?” he asks with a bemused expression.
“I guess you’re right.”
“So?” The breathtaking smile on his face determines my answer.
“Well… I’m gonna have to talk to my dad. He was looking forward to having me home next week for winter break.”
Even though I’m more than happy for an excuse to avoid Longwood for as long as possible.
“We can still go to Longwood for Christmas. I promise. And you can spend the entire week there before you fly to Arizona for the bowl game.”
“I guess it would be just as easy to leave with Sage from Longwood.”
“Exactly. See, it’ll all work out perfectly. I also think it could be a nice distraction from everything, you know? I don’t really like the idea of you being in Longwood when I’m so far away… At least when I’m at CBU I can be there quickly if you need me.”
“Yeah… You’ve really thought of everything, haven’t you?” I narrow my eyes at him as a smirk spreads across my lips.
“Of course. I wanted to be ready for whatever arguments you may have to not spend a week with all this,” he says, waving a hand at his naked body.
“Trust me, Honey Bee. There aren’t enough excuses in the world to keep me away from…” I drag my hand down his abdomen towards his dick that’s already standing at attention. “All this.”
He laughs, pulling me on top of him. “Then it’s settled. You’re coming home with me, and we’ll make it back to Longwood in time for Christmas.”
“A Very Longwood Christmas.” I stare down at this perfect specimen of a man, and I’m overwhelmed he’s mine. “How cute.”
* * *
“What about this one?” I ask Sage, placing the third dress option in front of my silhouette.
“It’s cute…” She tilts her head. “But it doesn’t scream ‘let’s fuck.’”
