Cold Brew: A small town, forced proximity, best friend's brother romance by Taylor Delong

Author:Taylor Delong [Delong, Taylor]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-12T23:00:00+00:00

twenty-three

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Oh god.

I wasn’t prepared for this.

I mean, I was. I am. But with my emotions all over the place—gee thanks, Griffin, for dredging up all these old memories—I didn’t account for this.

The way electricity pulses everywhere with only the joining of our lips. Every nerve ending is lit up, feeling the power of this connection.

Giving into my body’s desire, my eyes close, and I melt further into the kiss.

Further into the sensation of euphoria.

How do I feel this much with just our lips connected? Never in my life have I experienced such a strong connection, even with more touching. I suppose it’s because of my strong crush on Griffin, heightening every tingle.

Or maybe it’s Griffin.

Lost in my head, I come back to awareness in time for his tongue to snake into my closed lips. The intrusion encourages them open, even slightly, and with it, a moan escapes. It’s breathy and panty, mirroring the pace of my heartbeat.

Before I’m ready, Griffin pulls away, the smirk on his lips downright dangerous. If I wasn’t already turned on to the highest setting, that would do it.

Still on his knees next to my chair, he drawls, “What are your thoughts about moving this to my bedroom?”

Around me, time stops.

He’s inviting me into his bedroom? For more?

I’ve only dreamed about this happening for years. So many times, I envisioned going all the way with Griffin. So many times, I got myself off to the visual of him.

It’s all my dreams materializing into actuality.

I can’t speak, letting my nod be my agreement.

Until reality slaps me.

“Uh, I can’t.” Never have my cheeks been redder around Griffin. How embarrassing to have to explain to him why we can’t have sex because I have my period.

“Why not?” His brows furrow, but it doesn’t detract from his handsomeness. It enhances it, and I cringe. “Did I misread this?” There’s definite worry in his voice, and I hate I’m the cause of it.

“No. Not even a little. It’s not you. It’s me. Totally me.”

“I’ve never had a girl in my bedroom, if that’s what you’re worried about.” His fingers trail patterns on my knees. His touch is comforting, making this even harder than it already is.

I hadn’t even made it that far into my thinking, but it’s noted for future reference.

“No, it’s not that. But, thanks.”

“Then what?”

“It’s just, uh, not the right time.”

My statement confuses him more. “There’s a right time for sex?”

I can’t contain the chuckle. “Well, yeah. For a lot of reasons. Both people have to be in the mood.”

“So you’re not in the mood?”

How I wish that was the problem.

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t.” I make him work for the answer, and it takes him a minute.

“Why don’t you tell me the reason why this isn’t the right time for us to have sex?” A small hint of exasperation peppers his tone, but he’s not too upset.

I can do this.

Deep breath in.

Let it out slowly.

One more for good measure.

Griffin waits me out, allowing me the time I need to speak the words.

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