Page 4 of Oops I Fell for the Grump Next Door

I quickly regained my footing, swiped at my tears, and shifted my feet. “Excuse me? Who said you could come into my yard?”

She crossed her arms over her chest. Did she have to be so damn sexy? I couldn’t concentrate. “I wouldn’t have to if you weren’t making such a racket. It’s only eight thirty! Some people like to sleep, you know.”

“That’s early enough. Can’t you see what I’m doing here?” I stepped back and gestured towards the cross.

Her eyes flicked over, then back to me and again. Her features softened and her hands fell to her sides as her shoulders collapsed.

“I’ll take your silence as an apology.” I retorted as I cleaned up the wood and tools I used. “I’m done now. You can go back to sleep.”

I brushed past her, trying to ignore the crazy attraction towards her, my body reacting to everything, while my mind screamed. She pissed me off, yet it embarrassed me at how I treated her in the store yesterday, and not only that, but she was also gorgeous. Sexy. Delicious looking.

Her curves, her eyes, her long hair…

“Look, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you were building something special. I’m just annoyed you woke me up. And since you have a history of being rude, it annoyed me even more.”

“A history of being rude?”

“Do you not remember me from the market yesterday?”

I released a sigh. “Look, I just had to put down my dog of fifteen years. Sorry if I can’t be happy-go-lucky right now, but life sucks. Shall I say, have the day you deserve?”

As I turned to go, she reached out and placed her hand on my arm.

I froze.

Not my heart, though. It jumped into overtime.

It pumped so loud in my chest, she had to have heard it.

“Your dog died? I’m so sorry.” She squeezed my arm and when I met her eyes, they melted into mine, a sweet smile playing on her lips.

“Thank you,” I grunted, my voice rough. “He was my best friend since I was a teen. I can’t believe he’s gone.”

“I know. Losing a pet is awful. I can understand why you’d be grumpy. If you need anything, let me know, okay? My name is Nellie and I’m renting the cabin next door for a few months.”

“Thanks. I’m Cliff.”

Nellie dropped her hand, and the warmth left instantly. I wanted it back. “Nice to meet you, Cliff.”

She turned to go, and I watched her walk away, her ass on full display in her tight pajama pants.

An urge to kiss her hit me sideways. Maybe it was the grief, the loneliness from Wally’s absence, or just her, but whatever it came on so strong. Palpable. Earth shattering.

And simply irresistible.

I dropped my toolbox and jogged over to her, nearing the fence door.

“Wait, Nellie, there is something I need…”

She whirled around, her eyes wide and doe like, her mouth plump and full, parted slightly open. “Yes?” She breathed and my dick stirred to life in my pants.

It had been so long, so so long, since I’d felt anything for anyone.

Yet here she stood, making me feel everything.

I took her hand and wrapped mine around it, swallowing hers whole as I stepped closer, closing the distance between us.

Nellie gasped as I dipped my head lower.