Out of Bounds by Kit Kyndall

Author:Kit Kyndall
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amourisa Press

9

Evan

After we’re both sated, I hold her in my arms, knowing I should regret this, but I don’t. She shifts slightly, and I think Keaton is trying to pull away, so my arms tighten reflexively around her. Instead, she’s just getting more comfortable, and I’m still surprised by my reaction. I’m not usually the cuddling type, and though I’ll endure it for a lover who favors it, I usually prefer to distance myself as quickly as possible. I don’t feel that need with Keaton.

“Did we just make a huge mistake?” She looks up at me from where her cheek is pressed against my chest.

I hesitate for a moment, formulating a response. “It doesn’t feel like it.”

She sighs, but she also nods. “I don’t feel like it was a mistake either, but I’m still sort of surprised it happened. I’ve had a crush on you for years, but I guess I never really considered the reality that it might move beyond that someday. You always seemed perfectly unattainable.”

I frown at that, along with the revelation that she’s had a crush on me. I had no indication of that or any hint of her attraction until she moved in. I’m not sure whether to be flattered or embarrassed, since I never noticed. I can feel a mixture of both, I decide. Rather than focusing on that, I say, “I felt this tug toward you from the moment I saw you standing on my doorstep. I guess I’m not surprised this happened. It feels inevitable.” I enjoy the way her eyes widen as I make the admission.

Her lips curve upward for a moment, and then her expression darkens. “Meghan won’t like this.”

I sigh. “Neither will my folks.” As I speak, I trail my fingers through her brown locks, liking the way they look spread across my stomach.

Her voice is hoarse for a moment when she says, “I don’t want to do anything to hurt Lily, Everett, or Meghan.”

“Neither do I.” Still, my hand tightens around her hair. “I’m not willing to make myself unhappy either.”

She looks up at me again, biting her lip. “Are you saying that forgetting this ever happened and never doing it again will make you unhappy?”

I haven’t had a chance to really analyze my feelings, or what I think of the situation, but I instinctively answer, “Yes.” It’s the truth. The idea of forgetting this happened, or of never having Keaton again, sends a pang through my chest.

“It’s the same for me.” She flushes at the admission, as though uncomfortable discussing her feelings. I can relate, since I usually avoid that kind of discussion like the plague. “But your family…”

“I don’t suppose we have to rush right off and tell them what we’ve done.” I make this suggestion tentatively, not liking the idea of hiding our changed relationship. Dishonesty doesn’t sit well with me, but I see the value in not rushing out to share either. I can well imagine my parents’ reaction if I call them up and tell them I just slept with Keaton.

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