We head to the kitchen, the place I pull out a bag of popcorn. “Nicely, I do not find out about you however I am unable to watch a film with out popcorn.”

Brooke grins. “Sounds excellent.”

Because the popcorn pops, I seize two native pale ales from the fridge. “These are from Massive Hops Brewery. Have you ever tried their beer?”

She shakes her head. “No, however I like an excellent micro-brew. I did not know there is a brewery on the town. Is it new?”

I nod. “Yeah, pretty new. I believe it has been right here a pair. of years. They’ve fairly respectable pub meals, too.”

The popcorn is prepared and Brooke pours it into a giant bowl I’ve gotten out of the cupboard. She pours melted butter over the popcorn and tosses it with salt. “Okay. I believe we’re prepared now.”

With the popcorn prepared and drinks in hand, we settle onto the massive sectional in my media room. I seize the distant, scrolling by streaming choices. “How a few light-hearted rom-com? Who would not like a cute rom-com?”

Brooke laughs, the sound warming my coronary heart. “You appear extra of an motion film kind, however no matter. I am in. Let’s do it.”

“Oh, I’d shock you with my film style. However that is most likely a dialogue for an additional day.”

She appears to be like over at me and I am unable to actually learn her expression. Then she bursts into laughter and shakes her head turning again to the display.

We sit aspect by aspect and I pull a luxurious blanket over our laps. Our shoulders brushing as we sit aspect by aspect. The stress between us is palpable, however for now, I am content material to easily get pleasure from her firm, grateful for each second we share.

The credit roll, and Brooke turns to me with a delicate smile. She leans in, her lips brushing in opposition to mine in a delicate kiss. “Thanks, Mitch, for every thing you are doing for me. It means greater than you realize.”

My lips tingle the place her lips touched them. I handle a nod, my voice caught in my throat. “You are welcome, Brooke. I am right here for you, all the time.”

She stands, her hand lingering on my shoulder for a second earlier than she heads for the door. Because it closes behind her, the vacancy of my residence hits me proper within the face. I am greater than accustomed to solitude however proper now, I hate the silence and I hate being alone.

I sit there, acutely conscious that Brooke is close to, only one flooring under. The depth of my want for her consumes me, and I think about going to her residence. My hand hovers over the doorknob on my entrance door as I combat the urge to hunt her out. I need nothing greater than to drag her into my arms, to really feel her physique in opposition to mine, to style her lips once more.

However I come to my senses, and I step again, shaking my head. Brooke wants safety and emotional assist, not the advances of an previous man she barely is aware of. I am unable to reap the benefits of her vulnerability, irrespective of how a lot I crave her contact.

“You are too previous for her anyway, previous man.” Residing alone has made me develop a behavior of speaking to myself and I shake my head getting as much as seize my laptop computer.

I am now decided to give attention to researching her ex’s background. I must know what we’re up in opposition to if I will preserve her protected. I open the report from Jett and begin studying.

Simply as I begin to delve deeper into my investigation, a knock on the door surprises me. I open it to search out Brooke standing there, hesitant and on the verge of retreat. “I am sorry, I should not have…”

However I do not let her end. In a second of unrestrained ardour, I pull her inside, my lips crashing in opposition to hers in a searing kiss. She melts into me, her arms winding round my neck as I kick the door shut behind us.

Six

Brooke

As Mitch’s lips pressed in opposition to mine, a wave of reduction washed over me. I had been holding my breath, ready for him to grasp why I had come again to his residence. His kiss deepened, his fingers roaming my again as he pulled me nearer. The stress in my physique eased and all I needed was to be bare with Mitch.

He’d turned off the TV and his laptop computer was open on the kitchen island. I seen {that a} barstool was pulled out the place he should have moved to after I left. Out of the blue I used to be unsure once more. Had I interrupted him? Certain he was kissing me, however had I overstepped?

I pulled again and regarded up at him. “Is now a foul time? I did not imply to interrupt in the event you’re working or one thing.”

“You are not interrupting a factor. I am unable to let you know how glad I’m that you just got here again.”

I used to be shut sufficient to really feel his erection and that gave me the proof that he was telling me the reality. In a daring second, I reached down and cupped his laborious cock by his denims.

His voice was low as he groaned. “Jeez, Brooke. Not so quick.”

I laughed softly and took my hand away. “I simply needed to ensure.”

“Oh, try to be positive now, sweetheart.”

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