Doctorshipped: A Small Town, Grumpy-Sunshine, Single Dad Romcom (Getting Shipped! Book 5) by Savannah Scott

Author:Savannah Scott [Scott, Savannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-12-05T00:00:00+00:00

25

JAYME

How’s the guinea pig?

Seriously?

I had to say something though. It felt like Grant was about to kiss me. And I wanted him to. I really, really, really wanted him to lean in, and not merely kiss me, but claim me with his strong, full lips while he held me in his embrace and we explored one another through a kiss. The thoughts and feelings I had as he held me and guided me around the dance floor shouldn’t be repeated around young ears.

But, Grant and I can’t kiss. I’m Fiona’s tutor, and I have no idea what Grant feels for me beyond appreciation for my care for Fiona, and a slight annoyance at my chronic optimism. Maybe he felt an attraction in the moment—weddings do that to people. Even the crustiest of curmudgeons can go all soft and swoony after watching a couple like Shannon and Duke declare their undying love for one another.

And anyway, I’m solidly single, no matter what Shannon and I talked about last night in our heart-to-heart.

Maybe Grant wasn’t going to kiss me. I probably only wished for that possibility because he had me in his arms and he smelled like leather and soap and deliciously broody man. The way he took charge, I could let go and simply be led. I don’t know where else in my life I’m able to do that. Everything feels like it’s up to me, but during our dance, for those glorious few minutes, Grant took the lead and I felt safe enough to let him.

And then I blurted out the first thing that came to mind: Heya, buddy. How’s the guinea pig? Stellar. Well, if he were going to kiss me, I sure put that idea on the deep freeze. There will be no kissing here tonight, friends.

I’m guessing there won’t even be another dance with him. Not that I should chance that at all. Being held by him just became dangerous. Who knows, I could lose my senses completely, grip his cheeks and force him to bend down and then I’d claim him instead.

Yeah. No. Not happening.

Grant and me? In the moment, it could have been something we both enjoyed. Looking beyond the moment, it’s obvious we wouldn’t go anywhere long term. The last thing we need to do is jeopardize my role in Fiona’s life.

I chug the last of my mineral water and look up when Shannon calls my name.

“Jayme!”

“Yeah?”

“Come dance with us!”

The song just changed to an oldie by Sister Sledge. I run out to the dance floor just in time to jump around, and shimmy with my friends to We Are Family.

Just like the song says, I’ve got all of them. I don’t need anything more—even if for a brief moment I really wanted it.

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