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“I can go with you to the hardware store tomorrow and fix it for ya. Might take a couple of days, though.”
“Okay, thanks. I guess I’ll sleep on the couch tonight.”
“Everleigh, no.” Archer steps closer. “Take my room. Please.”
“Nah, I’ll be fine. Won’t be the first and probably not the last time I’ll sleep there.”
“There’s no way I’m sleeping in my bed while you’re on a lumpy couch.”
“Hey!” I scold. “My couch isn’t lumpy.”
Archer smirks, and I know he’s messing with me.
“Whatever. It’s no biggie.” I grab my pillow and comforter, but Archer blocks me from leaving.
“I hope you’re going to the guest room with that.” He crosses his arms, and it reminds me more of a big brother than a roommate.
“There is no guest room. That’s yours,” I say. “And honestly, I don’t mind.”
“So damn stubborn,” he tsks, shaking his head, then quickly leans down. Before I realize what he’s doing, he lifts me over his shoulder. His hands are on my bare thighs, and I’m suddenly aware of how close his face is to my panties.
“Excuse me!” I squeal as he walks through the living room. I release the items I was holding.
“Hey, caveman. I can walk!” I smack his ass as he steps into his room.
“I gave you the chance, and you didn’t take it.” He tosses me on the mattress and towers over me like a bodyguard.
“If you wanted me in your bed, Archer, all you had to do was ask,” I taunt.
“Go to sleep. I’ll be on the sofa.”
Archer tries to leave, but I quickly stop him. “Wait!” He frowns. “I’m only staying in here if you are.”
CHAPTER NINE
ARCHER
Everleigh stares at me with an intensity I’ve never felt before. She’s not wearing any bottoms, and it’s obvious she was using her vibrator. The thought of that nearly had me hard. Everleigh’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met. She’s not only gorgeous on the outside but her generosity and personality shine throughout. She let a complete stranger live with her and refuses to take anything in return beyond my friendship.
But this is where I draw the line, particularly when she’s half-naked.
Her bluntness shouldn’t surprise me anymore, especially after the past two weeks of being here, but right now, she’s caught me off guard.
I should tell her no.
I should walk out and shut the door.
I should not be contemplating climbing under the covers with her.
Tyler would kill me, and if he doesn’t, I’m pretty sure having Everleigh that close would.
“Well?” she taunts with an arched brow. “You stay with me, or I’m telling everyone you made me sleep on the couch. Oh, and I don’t sleep with pants on.”
I nearly laugh because I’ve noticed. I see right through this game she’s playing, yet I want to take my turn.
Shrugging, I lower my joggers and stand in only my boxers. “Neither do I.”
Watching Everleigh’s eyes widen gives me a thrill. She hadn’t expected me to strip down to my underwear and agree. I already wasn’t wearing a shirt, and now we’re both showing more skin than not.
