by Nicole Vidal
“Thank you, Caro. I know better than to not eat before dinner service and especially before drinking even one beer, let alone two.”
“You’re welcome.” I pull my hands out of his and unbutton his shirt. He always wears an undershirt when he’s cooking. Apparently, tonight is the exception to this rule. As I move down the column, inches of Auggie’s hard, toned chest and abs are on display before me. I haven’t seen Auggie shirtless in at least five years. Wow! My scrawny, lanky best friend has been replaced with a fit man with ridges and that V-cut at his hips. “Scoot up and I’ll cover you.” My voice is raspy and needy if I’m being honest with myself.
Auggie slides to the top of the bed and slides beneath the covers. As I adjust them, he pulls me into his arms. He brushes his lips across mine before kissing me. In all the years we’ve been friends, nothing romantic or sexual has ever happened between us. The soft press of his lips on mine is heavenly. His kiss coupled with how my hand felt in his on the ride over here, I’m in trouble.
“Stay with me until I fall asleep like we used to,” he mutters.
He knows I can’t resist that. I step out of my heels, tuck them under the nearby chair, and join him on the bed.
“Thank you, Caro.”
“You’re welcome.” I turn to face him so I’ll know when he falls asleep.
He pulls me closer, burying his head into the crook of my neck. I attempt to ignore the rush of feelings he’s causing. Being here in his arms is beyond everything my imagination conjured up. The heat emanating off him warms me. My brain is warring with my heart right now. The temptation before me is too much. It takes significant inner discipline not to set my hands on his bare torso.
I stare out the window to stay awake, forcing myself to push away thoughts that don’t reflect our relationship. We’re just friends. I’m not sure how much time passes, but I notice he’s sleeping. Slowly and with precise, careful movements, I slither out from his hold and tiptoe to my shoes.
“Good night, cuore mio. I love you. Always have. Always will,” Auggie murmurs as I near the door.
He feels the same way I do?
What do we do now?
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