Run To Me by Erin Trejo

Author:Erin Trejo [Trejo, Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Harper

Life has a funny way of showing you that it wants you happy. I never thought I’d find my happiness again, but standing here in Lynx’s arms, I am. I hate that I pushed him so hard and that I left him when he needed me but that will never happen again. His heads thrown back, laughing at something Chip said. I just stand in awe of him, watching him. He smiles at me and says something back to Chip. The whole group is laughing but I’m toning them all out. In a perfect world we would have had this a long time ago. In my perfect idea of life, Lynx and I would have never been apart. He takes a drink of his beer as I watch his throat bob with each swallow. I’m lost in him. The way he moves, that laugh. The slight crinkle around his eyes when he smiles. I’ve missed that, yearned for it, and now I have it back.

I reach up and run my hand over the side of his head that he keeps shaved down, letting my fingers remember on their own what it felt like to just be with him, touch him, love him. The conversation continues around me. Lynx talks and laughs it reminds me of old times. His hand tightens around my waist, pulling me closer to him. His laughter vibrates his chest, slamming into me. I turn my head slightly just when he turns to look at me. The smile on his face lights up my life. I keep my hand moving over the side of his head, just like I’ve always done.

Lynx leans in, whispering in my ear, “Just breathe.” I suck in a breath not realizing I was holding it. His warm exhale hits my skin and I gasp.

“I love you,” I whisper looking into his eyes. The room is blanketed in white noise, nothing but the sound of us. Only us. Lynx reaches up and cups a hand around the side of my neck, pulling my lips closer to his. He can still read my body, knowing just the right moment of when I need his touch and his words.

“I love you too, Harper. We’re okay, baby. We’re okay.” Pressing his lips to mine, he kisses me gently.

We’re lost in each other. The touch of him makes everything else fall away. I want him. I’ve never wanted anything in my life the way I want Lynx. It’s always been this way. Someone clearing their throat has us breaking apart. Lynx smirks at me and then looks to Chip.

“You should tell them the story about the cards,” Chip says. Lynx’s shoulders shake as he laughs.

“That’s not gonna happen ever again in this lifetime.”

“Why not? That was some funny shit, man.” Chip smiles at him.

I watch their interaction and a realization dawns on me. I knew they were friends, but I didn’t realize just how close they were until now. I can see the love and respect in his eyes.

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