He lets his hand fall onto mine, intertwining our fingers. “Hey, I was thinking…If we’re going to try this, like for real, I should take you out on a date.”
The idea of a date with Roman gives me butterflies. It’s one thing to continue what we’re doing behind closed doors, but being with him in public makes me even more confident that he really wants this. “Yeah, we have gone about things a little backward, haven’t we?”
“Usually sleeping together and moving into my house comesaftera first date, but I’m not complaining.”
“What did you have in mind?” I ask him.
“A surprise, actually.” He smirks. “How does Friday night sound?”
“I’ll have to check my schedule. Maybe I can pencil you in.”
Roman isn’t even slightly amused. “Madison, I’m taking you on a date Friday night. Be ready at 7PM.”
“You know, for my definitely-not-boyfriend, you sure are bossy.”
“Trust me, you haven’t even seen how bossy I can be.”
“You mean you get worse?” My eyes widen playfully.
“I can show you, if you’d like.” Under the table, his hand lands on my knee, fingertips grazing my thigh. Even beneath my scrubs, his touch is fiery. “Ty seems occupied here. We can go find a supply closet or something.”
For a fleeting second, I consider his offer. Ugh, what am I thinking?
Truthfully, I know exactly what I’m thinking. I’m thinking that Roman’s sculpted body is hidden underneath that tight white t-shirt and it makes me weak when I picture it. I’m thinking that the sex we had last night won’t be near as hot as sex we have in acloset with the threat of someone catching us. I’m thinking that I have six long hours to make it through before I can go home and cash in on all the promises he’s made.
God, I’ve got to get out of here before I let myself get carried away.
“As tempting as that offer sounds, I have patients to see…but I might be persuaded later tonight.” I stand up quickly, putting a safe distance between the two of us. Roman smirks because he knows exactly where my mind just went.
“The longer you make me wait, the worse it’s going to get.” Roman’s grin is menacing as his eyes bore into me.
“Looking forward to it.” I wink at him, and then turn to wave at Ty. “Bye, Ty! Thanks for lunch! See you later.”
“Bye, Maddie!” He waves wildly, tossing some rocks into the water.
“Goodbye, Dr. Taylor.” The smoldering smirk Roman gives me hits me right in my core, and it’s enough to make me consider heading home with him right now.
“Goodbye, Mr. Molanari.”
Chapter Twenty
Itwaspainfulenoughto drag myself back into the hospital for the rest of my shift, but when I glance back over my shoulder and see Roman and Ty as they run through the field together, my heart nearly combusts.
Somehow, Roman gets even hotter in dad mode. Playful, but protective, as he slings Ty over his shoulder and jogs up the hill. I almost hate how effortless he makes it look, but it’s no surprise from a guy who is fit and muscular that he makes most professional athletes look scrawny. Thinking about his muscles sends me right back to last night, and my thighs almost clench in protest. God, I’m hopeless.
Ty giggles and pounds at his dad’s back as they make the trek towards the parking lot. I know just how tight that grip of Roman’s is from personal experience, and Ty’s attempt to free himself is in vain.
Good luck, kid.
By the time they get to the truck, Ty has settled and swivels himself around so that he and Roman are face-to-face. Ty wraps his arms around his dad’s neck and gives him a big squeeze. I’ve never seen a sweeter smile than the one on Roman’s face as he sets Ty down and kisses the top of his head. They’re so damn adorable together, and I can’t stop watching.
That is, until I hear someone clear their throat behind me. I thought I was alone, so the noise startles me and I spin around.
Dr. Bauer is just outside the entrance of the hospital, arms crossed with a very pointed stare.
“Oh, hi, Dr. Bauer.” I breathe a sigh of relief. “I was just heading up to see you.”
“No worries. It was getting late, so I thought I would come and find you. Do you have a second to talk?”
