What is it about her? I’ve never wanted to just hold a woman before, and with Rosabelle, the feel of her soft body in my arms heats every inch of me. It’s like Christmas morning and going on a roller coaster all at once. It’s excitement and happiness and I don’t want it to stop.
The sound of my stomach grumbling makes her laugh, and when I look up I see Mike is gone. Good.
“Let’s get out of here.” I grab her hand and we walk out of the building to my truck. “It’s a bit tall so let me help you up.”
When we get to the passenger door I open it and grab her by the hips. She lets out a little squeak as I place her inside and then walk around.
“Where are we going?” she asks as she buckles up and I do the same.
“How about tacos?” I offer, and she nods, her smile getting bigger.
“Awesome. There’s a taco truck near the park. We can sit and eat afterwards.” At the mention of the park I can see the grimace on her face. “Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you.”
“Well, I’m not wearing an exploding tail today, so that’s helpful.”
“I bet you looked great before you caught on fire.” I wink at her before I reach over and grab her hand.
“I thought I looked pretty cute too. Until I got there and no one else was dressed up.” She shrugs as she looks out the window.
“Did they do that to you on purpose?” She nods but doesn’t look back at me, and I give her small hand a squeeze. When she turns to me I smile at her. “When I was in high school the guys on my lacrosse team stole my clothes and threw them on my car. I had to walk from the gym to the parking lot completely naked. While the state cheering competition was being held at our school. So I know a little about being embarrassed in front of a big crowd.”
“Oh, God, I would have died. At least I wasn’t naked.” I see a smile tug at her lips as I stop at a red light.
“Yeah, I might have had a different reaction to you throwing yourself in my arms if that were the case.” I lean over slowly as her lips part and I smile as I cup her cheek. “One day, little unicorn,” I whisper against her mouth right before I kiss her.
The first thing that goes through my mind is how damn sweet she is. She’s like cotton candy and sunshine and it warms me from top to bottom. When I feel her tongue touch mine, I reach over with both hands and pull her closer. Instinct takes over and I want her against me, under me and wrapped around my body. My blood heats up and I can feel my heartbeat in my veins. Adrenaline spikes and the kiss has gone from soft and sweet to hungry and ravenous in a half a second. Her hands go to my chest and tighten in my shirt. That need for me only spurs on my efforts.
The blaring of multiple horns behind us sound and I pull away to glare at them. I feel Rosabelle laugh in my arms and I look to see a sheepish smile on her face.
“Later,” I manage to say, catching my breath. “We’ll do that again later.”
She nods as she shyly tucks her chin and I drive forward. I need a cold shower or something because I feel hot and sweaty after just one kiss.
Damn, this woman is magic.
Chapter Nine
Rosabelle
Walking through the park, he held my hand and we talked for a while. He told me about himself a little bit but mostly asked questions about me. Thankfully it’s not too hot today and there are still seats in the shade. The trucks are crowded but the good ones are always busy and it gives us more time to talk. Or flirt, which is what it feels like. Every time he smiles at me his dimples show and it sends little waves of pleasure all the way down my body. How can just a smile do that?
I’ve never talked so much to one person in my life other than Rei, and once we get our food I feel like maybe I should slow down a little.
We find a small bench to sit down and enjoy our food together, and as soon as I look at the four yummy tacos in my lap I think maybe lunch wasn't the best idea.
My mouth still tingles from Blaze kissing me and I’m not sure if it's food I’m craving or him. Either way, I have no clue how to eat this without being messy. Can anyone make eating a taco look cute? I’m guessing not.
I glance up at Blaze, who is sitting in front of me with his eight tacos in front of him. “Do you want something else?” He looks down at my basket that I haven’t touched yet.
“No, they’re fine.” I go to pick one up and he gives me a big smile before shoving a whole taco into his mouth at once. I fight a laugh before digging into mine. I guess I don’t have to worry about being ladylike.
“Sorry. When it comes to food my control isn't great,” he tells me before going for another one.
I eat mine and no longer care that my mouth is likely covered in sour cream and salsa. I let out a small moan at the delicious taste of them. There is nothing better than a taco truck. I don’t know what secret ingredient they have in those things, but it’s addicting.
Blaze’s next taco pauses halfway to his mouth as he watches me. My face warms as I realize I just moaned again while chewing. I try and focus
