Sweeping his tongue across my lower lip, Eli’s silently asking for permission to deepen the kiss. I part my lips, and our tongues meet. I taste beer and mint on his tongue—it’s a taste I’ll always connect with Eli from now on. There is nothing better in this world.
I can tell the exact moment Eli loses all the control he had left. Our innocent kiss turns into something raw. It’s feral and primitive. Like he can’t take this slow exploration of our tongues anymore and wants to devour me instead.
He presses me against the brick wall, taking more control of the moment. His warm body is a needed contrast against the cool early summer rain coming down on us.
Eli brings me closer, tucking my hips against his. His enjoyment is evident in this position—I can feel every shape and curve of his body, and I love it.
We keep kissing until I realize we haven’t ordered our ride yet. Moving my lips away from his, I hardly get out my following words as my breathing is ragged. “Eli, I want to keep doing this, but somewhere more private. Take me home. Now.”
After calling his driver, Eli lifts my scarred right hand to his lips, showing me how much he cares. He communicates all the little things without saying a single word.
That’sthe moment I fall more in love with him. I can’t stop the mix of emotions rushing over me. My salty tears get mixed with sweet summer rain. We stand there quietly while staring at each other.
When our ride finally arrives, Eli opens the door for me and lets me get in first. I slide to the other side of the back seat, leaving space for him.
We don’t touch each other during our ride to Richards Plaza. The tension between us could light up the entire sky like fireworks. Eli keeps glancing at me, and it brings back old hidden feelings. I haven’t felt like this in such a long time—the skater boy from the next door wants to be withme.
Eli helps me out of the car, and we run to the door even though we’re already soaking wet. His hand lingers on my lower back as we speed walk through the lobby. Giggling through my lust-filled haze, I watch as his finger misses the elevator button. I’m glad I’m not the only one affected by this feeling.
“I hope you find your target better upstairs,” I manage to get out between my high-pitched giggles.
He looks at me and smirks. “Gorgeous, you have no idea what I’ll do to you once I get you alone. You’ll see how well I can hit my target with you every single time.”
Once the elevator doors open, Eli steps in and drags me in with him. He pins me against the mirrored wall as the doors close behind us. He holds my face before kissing me passionately.
Our body heat makes the mirror fog up. It doesn’t get much hotter than this while still wearing clothes. He kisses my jaw, neck, and chest before we arrive at the penthouse floor. It’s like he is memorizing every inch of my body again.
* * *
“Love, I think we need to take a shower to warm up and get clean before getting dirty again,” Eli whispers in my ear once we get to the living room of his penthouse. He slides the cardigan off my shoulders and kisses the spot near my collarbone next. My body vibrates with the need.
Who knew that my wrists and collarbones needed to be caressed and kissed by Eli.
Grabbing my hand, he leads me upstairs to the main bathroom. I admire his behind as I walk after him. Soon, I will get to see all that without any barriers. Not able to resist it, I palm his left butt cheek and give it a hard squeeze.
Eli stops and looks over his shoulder. “You’re not allowed to do that if I can’t touch yours in return.” I let out a snort and cover my mouth. It makes Eli chuckle.
I gasp in excitement when Eli turns on the lights upstairs. Behind him, I see the first glimpse of the main bathroom. There is a massive shower with three rain showerheads.
Who even needs three showerheads?
I bet you could fit at least four people in that shower stall with benches on two sides.
In the middle of the room, I spot a dark-colored opal-shaped bathtub that has room for both of us. Eli notices me gazing at the tub, and his eyes tell me that we have time for it later.I like the idea of later with him.
Eli unbuttons my dress unhurriedly. The feeling of his fingers against my skin is too much—they’re calloused, large, and made for my pleasure. He gets to the last button and drops my dress to the floor. His eyes drink me in, and his beautiful hazel eyes get even a deeper shade in them.
I start unhooking my black strapless bra before he stops and asks me to turn around, so he can undo it himself. His hand moves across my back and lower. Feeling his palm against my butt cheek, I prepare what’s coming next. When he squeezes me the same way I did to him earlier, I laugh freely and then moan as he moves his hand to the front of my lace underwear. He circles his fingers over my thin panties close to where I ache.
Not able to wait any longer, I carefully bend over and pull my panties down. He growls from behind me, and I guess he likes what he sees, with nothing between us. I hear him unzipping his pants, and when his belt hits the floor, the sound echoes in the room, and my insides clench in anticipation.
Soon I feel him completely naked against my back—his muscular, solid body contrasts my softer curves. With his hard length pressed against my lower back, Eli kisses my neck and suggests we get in the shower.
Turning on the water, Eli moves so we’re facing each other. Not able to resist the temptation, I look at naked Eli. His toned, muscled body makes me want to slide my hand from his broad shoulders down to his rigid length that poked me only a moment ago.
Eli notices my look of interest and chuckles. “You know, you’re free to touch me anytime you like. But I would love to wash that tempting body of yours first. After a kiss, of course.” He pulls me into his arms and kisses me under the streams. The warm water and his naked body feel divine against my skin. I could get lost in this feeling.
Eli takes soap and starts thoroughly washing my body. I feel his hands everywhere—over my breasts, caressing my stomach, slowly moving down. The steamy air fills with the fresh scent I love—summer rain and Eli.
