Dancing on a Moonbeam (Bedford Falls Book 1) by Kate Perry

Author:Kate Perry [Perry, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Firelight & Fairydust Unlimited
Published: 2016-06-11T22:00:00+00:00

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In the end, Max texted Eleanor himself.

But she didn't reply, which was odd—she always replied so quickly.

Something wasn't right. He ran his fingers over the piano keys, playing the first song he'd written for her. Maybe he should just go over and check on her.

As he got his shoes on, he stalled for a moment, thinking about Lily. He told himself he was going over there in a neighborly capacity—it wouldn't matter if Lily was there. He just wouldn't be able to kiss Eleanor.

Not that he was going over there for kisses. That'd be an unexpected bonus. He just wanted to make sure she was okay.

He went out the front door, hands in his pockets. He felt the cool smooth blue stone he'd put in his pants' pocket and walked faster to Eleanor's front door.

It took forever for her to answer the door after he rang the bell.

She flung it open, and music poured angrily out of the house. She wore workout clothes and old pink ballet shoes. Her hair had escaped its bun in soft wisps, and her chest heaved with exertion, like she'd been dancing up a storm. She looked stricken seeing him. "I forgot to call. I got busy, and then I needed to work off the aggression."

He lifted a hand to her cheek. "What happened?"

"My former mother-in-law decided to hire out my work team away from me. I had to call other people to see who could finish the job." She turned and walked back in. "It's not so easy finding someone last minute, apparently."

Closing the door behind him, he followed her.

Eleanor turned down the blaring music, turning to gaze at him sadly. "I guess you'll be happy by this."

He shook his head. "Nothing that makes you sad makes me happy. Want some help calling around? I bet we can find a handyman to finish the studio."

"I'll do it," she said, looking determined.

He walked up to her and lifted her chin. "Is Lily home?"

"She's at her friend's. She won't be home until eleven."

"Good." He bent his head and kissed her, his finger spearing into her hair at the nape of her neck.

She wound her arms around him and threw herself into the embrace, going from zero to sixty.

A voice at the back of his brain that was suspiciously like his dad's cautioned him. Max lifted his head and looked into her eyes. "No sex."

She blinked in surprise. "Why not?"

He could see her doubts rise, and he shook his head. "It's not that I don't want to have sex with you. I really do."

"But?" she asked, her expression curious.

"But our first time won't be because you're upset. I won't take advantage of your feelings."

Her lips pursed in thought. "What if I wanted you to take advantage?"

He shook his head. "I couldn't do it. I like you too much."

Her eyes filled, and a tear coursed down her cheek.

"No. Don't cry." He brushed it away. "Fine, we can have sex. I'll even put the tutu on."

She laughed. It was weak and watery, but it lightened her face.

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