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“Fuck, I can’t resist you.” My voice is hoarse.
“Then don’t.”
Panting softly, I lick my dry lips. I groan, tilt my head, and seal my mouth over hers. She sighs as my tongue dips inside, and I revel in her taste. I barely register pinning her against the wall, with her hands digging into my hair. She pulls on the strands, directing my mouth. Growling, I deepen the kiss. Spurred by arousal, my heart rages on, beating against my chest.
Taking control, I lift her off the floor. Her legs hug my hips, and a hand travels to her smooth thighs. We’re pressed full-body against each other. I’m aware of every soft, sensitive inch of her. She presses her lips against mine like someone starved for too long. My hand slides along her thigh in an unrestricted glide, reaching below her dress.
Reaching her underwear, I hiss under my breath, “Damn, Kaylee.”
She shivers as I slide a finger against her dampness. A moan escapes her lips as she moves against me, sending goose bumps racing across my skin. In a daze, I take her lips again in a heated kiss. A sound distracts me, and I yank myself away. Dylan’s voice filters into my ears, and Kaylee stiffens against me.
The door opens.
Chapter Seven: Kaylee
“Milk, eggs, sugar, what else?” I murmur, squinting at the shopping list I’ve scribbled on the Post-It note. Oh, yes, blackcurrant jam.
I push forward the cart toward the jam aisle and select two medium-sized organic jars of Granny Smith. Can never go wrong with this brand, that’s for sure. Gingerly placing the jars inside the card, I stare at the contents. I should make a cake tonight; it’s been a while. My sister, as well as my little niece will be thrilled to bits, and Dylan, too. And Ian, of course. But… allergies? It’s been a long time since we’ve known each other. I should ask him if he has any.
I sweep a box of coloring into the cart. A meringue cake. That should work. Reaching in my jean pocket for my phone, I send a text to my brother.
Busy this week?
His reply comes in a minute later.
As always. Why?
Smiling, I run my fingers across the screen.
Prepare for a surprise. Spoiler: it starts with C and ends with E.
Immediately, a gif of a dancing cat pops up, followed by a set of cheeky emojis.
You’re the best! Can’t wait!
I chuckle and replace my phone in my pocket. Meringue cake it is. I’m about to leave the aisle when I hear a soft-spoken voice call my name.
I turn around to see a heavily-pregnant, dark-haired woman, holding hands with a little girl. Her plump face breaks into a bright smile as she approaches. “Oh my, I knew it was you,” she says.
I squint my eyes, trying to place the face. God, I’m so terrible at things like this. But, wait, why does her face looks so oddly familiar?
“You don’t remember me?” the woman asks.
I blow out a mortified breath and slowly shake my head. “No, I’m–I’m sorry, I don’t.”
“It’s Nora Burns. We went to Coastville High together.” She pauses, scanning my face for any visible sign of recollection. “We were in Mrs. Galloway’s class. Seat partners. Red hair. Glasses. The works.”
I gasp and jerk my head back. Oh my…
“Nora!” I pull her into a hug. “Wow, it’s so good to see you. Um, I’m so sorry. I couldn’t actually recognize you.”
She waves it off with a dimpled smile when we pull away. “Don’t stress it, really. I dyed my hair a long time ago. I mean, it’s been, like, what, twelve years?”
“You’re one to talk. I mean, look at you. You look…different.” My gaze shifts to the little girl who’s been solemnly observing us. She’s holding an unwrapped lollipop and her hair is in pigtails. I smile at her and look up at Nora. “I don’t even have to ask if this is your daughter. The resemblance is too uncanny.”
Nora laughs. “This is Danielle. Danielle, say hi.”
“Hi,’ she says softly.
