“Congratulations! You were amazing!” I exclaim as I reach out to wrap him in a hug.
Well, I thought it would be a hug.
Drew lifts me with ease and spins me around in excitement, causing me to squeal with delight. Then his lips crash onto mine before I have a thought to process that his parents are watching. I gasp in surprise, and the Neanderthal that he is, uses that as an opportunity to slide his tongue in and kiss me for all I’m worth.
Fuck. I could get lost in Drew.
But when I hear his mom yell, “Congratulations, Honey!” as she comes around the corner from the kitchen, I’m quickly brought back to reality.
Drew sets me down but doesn’t let me go. I take moment to bury my head in his chest, and he wraps one arm around me in a hug.
Under his breath so that only I can hear, Drew whispers, “Sorry about that. Got carried away.”
Drew releases me as his mom approaches to hug him tight. “You were amazing. I know you’re gonna kick ass next week, too.”
Okay… not expecting that. But she is his biggest fan.
“That’s the plan, Mom.” When she steps away from his embrace, he eagerly asks, “What’d you make? I’m starving.”
His mom laughs, knowingly. “Why don’t you come into the kitchen to find out.”
We spend the rest of the night hanging out with his family. Grey and DeShawn must’ve celebrated elsewhere; they never returned home. Drew’s family will leave early in the morning to get a jump on traffic, so we say our goodbyes for now.
With a quiet apartment to ourselves, I couldn’t be any happier. The way Drew’s been looking at me all evening makes me want him desperately. But I am good and keep my thoughts concealed for his family’s sake and mine.
The second the door clicks shut, Drew pulls me to him and whispers, “I love you so much, Abby.”
“I love you, too, Drew,” I whisper as I reach on my tiptoes to close the distance between us.
Drew bends to kiss me. What starts out as an innocent kiss quickly turns into an inferno. Not wanting to put on a show so his roommates can see if they return unexpectedly, I tear my lips apart from his just long enough to say, “Bedroom,” and he eagerly complies.
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Abby
The next fewdays pass by in a blur. Drew’s more hyper vigilant than ever about staying on top of his studies and working out with his team while he’s home. I miss him like crazy, but I know this madness will end when this tournament is over.
The night before he’s set to leave, I’m startled by a knock at my door. It’s late. Sydney’s still at work, Chloe’s in her room studying, and I’m reading a book on the couch. Not wanting to disturb Chloe, I quickly make my way to the door and look through the peephole.
The minute I see who it is, I fumble with the lock and fling it open.
“What are you doing here?” I gasp in surprise. Drew’s large frame fills up the small space, and his sexy dimple pops when he sees me, making butterflies in my stomach and my heart race.God, what this man does to me.
“I couldn’t leave without saying goodbye one last time,” he whispers. But instead of kissing me like I expect, he simply places one hand on my hip and slowly drops his forehead to mine. His eyes close, and I hear him inhale slowly. I find myself imitating him with ease. We just stand here for an immeasurable time. My heart rate slows as I match my breathing to his. I feel whatever worries he’s brought to my door slip away.
When he pulls his face away from mine, I am met with the most piercing blue eyes. It’s as if Drew can see into my soul. “Everything okay?” I whisper.
Drew inhales slowly. “I just needed calm. The guys are back at my place going through every one of their vigilant routines. I totally get why they’re doing it, but for some reason tonight, it’s driving me insane. I know it’s late, and I can’t stay, but I just needed to see you.”
His honesty nearly brings tears to my eyes. I reach up to brush a lock of his hair from his face. My voice is rough and gravelly when I say, “Wanna come in?”
“If I come in…” Drew shakes his head, and his eyes fill with regret, “I won’t leave. We both know it.”
Disappointment flows through me but unfortunately, I must agree with him. I know exactly what’ll happen if he walks through this door.
Drew takes my hands in his and once again leans forward to press his head to mine. Instantly, I feel peace wash through him, but I need to be certain I’m not misreading things. “Are yousureyou’re okay?”
