He looked over at her and gave her a smile. “I hope you like scary movies. It is close to Halloween. It was that or a cartoon.”
Faith laughed. “Scary sounds good to me.”
“For me, too. I can hold you when you scream like a baby,” he teased.
Faith laughed. “What if you’re the one screaming?”
“Then you can hold me.”
Adam took her to a steakhouse. They sat in a booth close to each other and shared a menu. She could smell his cologne. His sandy brown hair was pulled back and tied with a brown cord. She wanted to pull it loose and run her fingers through his hair. He was such a sexy man.
After they placed their orders, he told her some humorous stories about the guys he worked with and she found herself having a good time. He was such easy company that before she knew, it dinner was over and they walked over to the theater, which was on the same block.
He held her hand during the movie. She did close her eyes a few times and stifled a few screams. She saw his shoulders shaking with laughter at her reaction to the movie. He put his arm around her shoulder so she could lean on him. She found herself falling for him. She knew it was dangerous. He had even mentioned while they were eating that he never dated, but Holly had told her he often picked up women at the bar. He was a playboy and she had to guard her heart.
As they drove home at the end of the night, she was reluctant for the date to end. She had to get out more. Surely there had to be other men in Red Hook she was attracted to. Nice, safe, mature men.
He insisted on walking her up to the door. She hoped she got a good-night kiss and maybe if miracles existed, a second date.
He leaned in and she closed her eyes. His lips touched hers
softly at first then she felt his tongue demanding entrance. She wanted that too, so she opened up to him. She clung to his shoulders and she was glad the porch light was off. Holly was at work and hopefully her neighbors were asleep. Their mouths were fused together and it felt so good. Her body was heating up quickly and she was tempted to start removing clothes. His hands were at her waist, under her sweater. His fingers on her bare skin sent shivers through her.
“Want to come in?” she asked, trying to catch her breath when he let up for air. That kiss had melted her brain cells. She never asked her dates in, not this soon, but she wanted Adam so bad right now.
He brushed a strand away from her face. His face looked harsh but she knew he wasn’t angry. He was as turned on as she was. “If I say yes, it won’t be for coffee or small talk.”
She swallowed hard. Oh boy, he was blunt. Could she do this? Could she have sex with Adam Blake? The desire was there, but she didn’t do one-night stands. She did want him desperately. Her body was on fire and repeating “yes” over and over.
She inhaled some fresh air and threw caution to the wind. You only live once. “Okay. I do want you, Adam. Have wanted you for a long time.”
“Not as long as I have wanted you?” he insisted with a determined grin.
“Is this going to be another competition?”
He laughed and shook his head no. She unlocked the front door with shaky fingers.
* * * *
Adam let Faith lead him inside her house. The inside was dark and quiet. She told him Holly was at work. He was glad about that. His desire for Faith out-ruled his logical thinking. Why had he thought he could take her out, have a good time, and leave her?
She led him down the hallway by the hand and he followed her quietly. Lust and anticipation were the two dominant emotions inside of Adam. His head told him to turn around and go home. He didn’t do relationships and she might think this meant more than just sex. He couldn’t believe he was finally here with Faith, so he ignored the thoughts in his head. His heart thumped so loud he was surprised she couldn’t hear it.
She turned on a small nightlight by her bed.
Her big bed was in the middle of the room. Her room was neat and didn’t have much stuff besides a dresser and chair by the window. It was so different from his messy room.
He was tempted to pinch himself in case this was just a dream. He had dreamt about her so many times. He looked down at her and she had her hands on his shoulders. She was built slender and he loved how she felt against his body.
She gifted him with a sexy smile. “Do you know how many nights I fantasized about you?”
“You noticed me?” He couldn’t believe this sexy woman had fantasies about him.
Faith rolled her eyes. “Are you serious? You are a walking hottie and that loud bike only adds to the appeal. Holly once mentioned you were a fireman and that added another fascinating facet to the stranger who always ordered black coffee and sat at the same table. My imagination ran wild.”
He chuckled and hugged her. She smelled like fresh rain and she was so soft. She felt good in his arms. He wouldn’t mind holding her for longer, but his body was tense and hard from wanting her.
“Like what?” he couldn’t resist asking.