Jesse's Girl by Stephanie Taylor

Author:Stephanie Taylor [Taylor, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press, LLC
Published: 2013-12-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

“This cabin is nice,” Ally said as she helped Jesse up the porch steps. He grunted his acknowledgment and grimaced when he put weight on his bad knee. Another trip to the doctor had revealed he’d done further damage to the tendons and ligaments inside. Instead of just the swelling, he was now sporting nasty bruising that went all around his leg.

“You sure you’re okay?” Worry didn’t begin to describe what she was feeling. She was worried, anxious, scared… Jesse’s injury put them on equal footing when it came to dealing with an intruder. But Jesse had planned ahead and had a security system installed with the owner’s permission while they stayed. They were just as safe here as they were at his house. At least they had that.

“I’m fine.” But the thin film of sweat on his forehead spoke louder than his words.

Once inside, Ally settled Jesse on the couch and looked around. One bedroom. Awesome. Jesse sat across the room, watching her closely. When she noticed the sleeping arrangements, her gaze immediately shot to his. He waggled his eyebrows.

“Gonna make an honest man outta me?”

Ally laughed. “No. We’re not here for a romantic getaway.”

“True. But I thought we could work in a little romance while we were here. Lucky gave me some pointers.”

Again, Ally laughed. “He did, huh? I’ll have to tell Lana about this.”

“Noooo…” he drawled. “From what I hear, she’d have my head. I remember growing up she was pretty protective over you.”

“As she should have been. I had a lecherous boy after me.”

Jesse thought about it for a second. Then agreed. “Yeah. I was pretty into you.”

“And now?” she asked, casting a sly glance over at him as she walked toward the couch to join him.

“Lecherous is a good word. Randy is better. But right now, I’d go with just plain old horny.”

Ally plopped down next to him and giggled. His arms came around her, and she felt safe. She felt loved, and it warmed her belly in a way that nothing and no one else ever had.

“Love you,” he said, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

Ally sighed. “Love you, too.” She laid her head against his shoulder, loving how homey and right everything still felt between him.

“Remember that summer things changed for us?” His grip around her tightened.

“How could I forget? It felt so weird to feel that toward you.”

Jesse chuckled. “It just kind of happened, huh? I was helping you out of the lake and you were wearing a red and white polka-dot bikini. I slipped and brought you down with me. You were what? Fourteen?”

Ally nodded, remembering vividly.

“I wanted to kiss you so bad, but you looked terrified. You were pale and breathing hard. I was afraid you’d die of a heart attack.”

“I probably would have. I wanted you to kiss me, but I was only fourteen. I was terrified I would stink at kissing.”

“Took me five more years to try again.”

“The night of my graduation.”

“Yes. The best and worst night of my life.

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