L. A. Witt - Rules 2 - Rain by L.A. Witt

Author:L.A. Witt [Witt, L.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“WHATis this, a fucking monsoon?” Dustin scowled at the pouring rain. “Just that time of year.” I glanced at him before returning my attention to the road. “Besides, I thought you liked the rain.” We looked at each other again, and this time a smile played at his lips.

“Okay, so I like doing some things in the rain,” he said. “But making out in it is one thing. Driving in it is another.” “And youre currently doing neither.” I tapped my thumbs on the wheel for emphasis. “But if you want me to pull over, I could—”

“Dont tempt me.”

“But if I did tempt you, would—”

“Most likely, yes.”

I slowed down, and we both burst out laughing. “Smartass,” he said.

A few minutes later, I put on my signal and turned down the side street that would lead us to his sisters house. Dustin took and released a ragged breath, and for the longest time, he simply looked out the passenger side window. What little I could see of his face was expressionless, but his cheek rippled with tension.

I put my hand on his knee. Without a word, he put his over mine and gently stroked the side of my hand with his thumb. His palm was damp with sweat.

“You doing okay?” I asked. “I think Ill survive.” He paused, then allowed himself a quiet laugh. “Guess I just needed some of Dr. Stewarts patented stress relief.”

“Always glad to help.” I looked at him and winked. He smiled, if half-heartedly. I turned my hand over beneath his and laced our fingers together.

The road curved to the right, and up ahead, Karis house came into view in the misty grey distance. Dustin fidgeted, his fingers twitching beneath mine as if he could barely resist the urge to drum them. I squeezed his hand gently, and his fingers stilled. For a minute.

I pulled into Karis driveway and stopped beside the familiar black SUV. There were no other cars around, so I guessed Tristan wasnt there yet. Not surprising; we were a little early.

Shifting into park meant tugging my hand away from Dustins, so for the moment, I just kept my foot on the brake.

“You ready for this?” I asked.

He closed his eyes and exhaled. Then he turned to me. “Not really.” I offered what I hoped was a reassuring smile and squeezed his hand. “Itll be fine. And if by chance its not, just say the word and we can go.”

The corner of his mouth twitched with the closest thing to a smile he could probably muster at that point. “Thanks.” I leaned across the console, and he met me halfway. It was a gentle kiss. There was absolutely nothing sexual about it, nothing but tenderness and affection. A silent, I’m here.

Only after he broke that kiss did I release his hand and reach up to put the car in park. After Id killed the engine, we got out and hurried across the driveway to get out of the rain.

Dustin rang the doorbell, and we waited.

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