A grin slowly spreads over my face.
Babe. I like that.
I wrap an arm around his waist and snuggling closer, I find a comfortable spot and close my eyes. Hunter’s scent drifts around me, calming the nervous feeling I had.
I take a deep breath and smile against his skin.
Yeah, this is nice.
“Are you comfortable?” he murmurs.
“Yeah, and you?”
“Yeah.”
There’s a moment’s silence, then Hunter asks, “Tell me what I missed during the past two years.”
“Nothing much,” I answer. I tighten my arm around his waist. “Just missed you.”
“I missed you too,” he whispers. “A lot.”HUNTERJust hold her, Hunter.
I want to kiss her and touch her everywhere, but not wanting to push her too fast, I force myself to just hold her.
“How’s your grandfather?” I ask, wanting to know more about the past two years.
“He’s well. We’re going to the ranch for Thanksgiving.”
“Yeah? I’ll miss you.”
Jade chuckles. “I’ll miss you too. It’s only for three days. I’m looking forward to it. I haven’t seen him since the summer break.”
“I’m glad you’ll get to spend some time with him. Is the ranch still your favorite place?”
Jade nods against my neck. “Yeah, I love it there. What are you doing for Thanksgiving?”
I take a deep breath, and when I begin to feel hot, I say, “I need to take my shirt off. Cuddling creates a shit load of body heat.” I sit up and whip the fabric over my head, then drop it next to the bed. When I lie down again and wrap Jade up in my arms, she lets out a sigh as she snuggles her cheek to my chest. “You like that, hmmm?” I tease.
“Yeah,” she sighs. “My favorite place.”
“I thought the ranch was,” I continue to joke with her.
“Was. I have a new favorite place,” she mumbles.
I press a kiss to the top of her head and pull her body closer until she’s half draped over me. “You’re my favorite place too.”
Jade kisses the skin over my heart.
Owing her an answer, I say, “Thanksgiving is at Hana’s house this year.”
“It’s nice that your families take turns.”
“Yeah,” I agree. “I love how close we are.”
“Are we going to tell our families about us?” Jade asks, and resting her chin on my chest, she glances up at me. Her eyes sparkle in the dark, and as much as I want to kiss her right now, I know if I start, I won’t be able to stop.
“We can tell them when we’re ready,” I answer.
“Should we get them together and tell them in one go?”
I chuckle. “Good idea. That way, your dad can’t kill me.”
Jade begins to laugh, then says, “Don’t be too sure about that.”Waking with Jade snuggled against my side is the best feeling ever.
Turning toward her, I wrap her in a tight hug and let out a happy sigh.
“Morning,” she mumbles.
“Morning,” my voice is still hoarse from sleep, and I clear my throat. “Let’s spend the day here. I just want to hold you.”
She wiggles out of my grasp and darts off the bed. “I’m first brushing my teeth and getting coffee. You want some?”
“Yeah,” I answer with a chuckle.
When she rushes out of the room, I get up to go brush my own teeth. I quickly go through my morning routine and make sure I smell okay before I go to lie back on the bed.
I glare at my dick and grumble, “You better behave today.”
Jade finally comes back with our coffees. She’s changed into a pair of shorts and a clean shirt. My eyes are glued to her bare legs as she hands me a mug, and I almost drop it.
When she goes to close the door again, she asks, “What’s the time? It looks like everyone’s still asleep.”
I check my watch, then say, “It’s just gone past five.” I Take a sip of coffee, then murmur, “I like the shorts.”
She climbs on the bed. “Thanks. They’re comfy.”
We drink our coffee and keep stealing glances at each other. When we’re done, and the mugs are on the bedside table, I reach out to Jade’s thigh and draw lazy patterns on her skin.
“Should I bring my laptop so we can watch a movie?” she asks. “Or do you want to sleep some more?”
I shake my head and then darting forward, I push her onto her back. “I’d rather spar. Let’s get some exercise in.”
“Oh, yeah?” she asks, and then her hips buck up, and she uses all her strength to flip me onto my back.
Of course, I let her. I mean, why the hell wouldn’t I want her on top of me.
Jade straddles my hips, and there’s no way I can hide my hard as fuck cock from her as it presses against her. Her gaze widens slightly as she becomes aware of it, and for a split-second, her eyes drift closed.