Pucker Up by Sara Hubbard

Author:Sara Hubbard [Hubbard, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-24T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

I lay on my stomach, the side of my face pressed into a pillow, as I watch Ozzie. He’s propped on an elbow at my right. With his free hand, he traces unknown shapes on my bare back. He’s shirtless, wearing nothing but a smile, and it's a damn sexy one, too. It’s hard not to fall asleep as he caresses me. His touch is feather-fine. Sometimes his fingers stray too far to my side and I tense from the tickling sensation. I close my eyes and squish my face, and he smiles harder.

“I should probably go soon.” I turn my head to look at his digital alarm clock, the red numbers softly glowing in the semi-darkness beside his lamp. It’s almost two o'clock in the morning. I’ve never stayed at a guy’s house before, and I don’t want to assume that he wants me to.

“It’s late. Just stay.”

“Are you sure? I can call a cab.”

“Not a chance. I’d have to walk you, and I’m so lazy right now I don’t think I could get out of bed. Besides, having you naked in my bed isn’t something I’m willing to give up—just yet.”

“If you’re sure.”

“Positive.” He stops tickling my back and lays back down, facing me. He thumps his pillow to plump it up. “The guys will tease you in the morning, though. Just so you know. Not sure I’ve ever let anyone stay the night before.”

“Not even Sam?” I say, teasing him. “You were with her for a while, right?”

“It’s all relative. I told you we weren’t serious.”

“I think she thinks you were.”

He narrows his eyes at me, as if trying to read my thoughts, which thank God, he can’t. Laying naked next to him leaves me vulnerable enough, let alone him reading my thoughts. “Is she bothering you?”

I hitch a shoulder. “Not really. I think she still cares a lot about you. Don’t be mad at her.”

“I’m not. But she’s been...a little over the top. Maybe a little obsessive. We’ve been over for months, and she still texts and asks the guys about me…about what I’m up to…or who I’m seeing.”

“It’s hard to let go of something that means so much to you.”

“Hmm, I suppose.” He covers his mouth to let out a cough. After clearing his throat, he adds, “I didn’t realize she was that into me until I ended things. I half wonder if it’s the rejection more than me.”

“What do you mean?”

He takes my hand, slowly moving his thumb along the top of mine. “I don’t know how well you know her, but she’s all about appearances. I don’t think she’s ever had a boyfriend that wasn’t a hockey or football player. And she’s used to guys falling over her. I wasn’t that guy. I think it bothered her. She said as much—more than once. That I wasn't attentive enough...that I was lucky to have her...”

“She’s really beautiful.”

“You know what’s even more beautiful? A girl who has no idea how sexy and amazing she is.

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