“So, I heard you snuck a boy out of your room this morning?” Leah eyed me from across the outdoor table that we were seated at overlooking the water.
I took a big sip of my tea to avoid her, which only caused me to burn the hell out of my mouth, as she waited for my answer with a smirk on her lips. She knew exactly what I was doing. Sometimes I think she knew me better than I actually knew myself.
It wasn’t that I needed to sneak Nick out of my room or anything. I was nowhere near ashamed of what we had done. Some people might think that we were moving a little fast, or at least that I was, but that was their opinion, and really, I didn’t care.
Last night had topped the most amazing nights of my life, by far. I think the best part was just lying in silence afterwards, his warm body engulfing mine, making me feel protected and special as he ran his hands over every inch of my body like he was trying to memorize each curve.
“I didn’t sneak him out,” I finally replied, dragging myself back to reality and avoiding her eyes on purpose. “I just didn’t think he needed to meet Ben like that. Talk about awkward.”
“Mmhmm,” she murmured with a roll of her eyes, not convinced whatsoever. “Like he doesn’t know his sister was having wild sex all night. Ben isn’t dumb, Al, and you’re not exactly quiet. If you’re planning on introducing them, when exactly is that happening? Because I need to be there.”
“I’ll talk to him about it at work, maybe we can all hang out together tomorrow night before you guys leave.” I pouted at the fact that they were leaving so soon. I had to work a later shift than usual for the girl that had been able to cover for me on such short notice the other day.
It felt so right having Chase and Leah here, along with Remy. It felt like the old days when we were in college, but at the same time, it felt like I had this fresh start in this new place that was starting to feel like home.
“Alright, you better make it happen then.” Leah stood up, and tossed her smoothie cup in one of the cans on the patio of the café, a little place that I found one day while exploring the small shops around town.
It was on my way to work, and I ended up stopping here before almost every morning shift to grab a tea for me, as well as a very black coffee for Nick. I had no idea how he could drink the stuff. Even with a pound of sugar and flavored creams, I still couldn’t stomach it.
“Have fun slaving away while I play with my hubby on the beach.” I elbowed her in the side before we went in opposite directions. Even though I loved having Leah here, I was looking forward to seeing Nick. He had “snuck away,” as Leah put it, really early this morning after finally peeling himself away from me.
I could tell he didn’t want to leave as he wordlessly rained kisses down my neck before he finally wrapped the sheet around his waist, and attempted to find his clothes that were trailed from my room to the bathroom. It made me wish we had gone back to his place last night instead of mine so he didn’t have to leave so soon, but who knows if I would have had the courage to push Nick along then.
I greeted several of my coworkers as I walked through the resort, and took my place behind the check in desk that was situated in the lobby. I easily fit in with the rest of the staff, even though I saw a few raised eyebrows when it became apparent that Nick and I were somewhat involved. Now, it seemed more official, but I wasn’t going to let that affect my work at all, or think that I could get away with things that other employees couldn’t. I was going to remain professional, and I’m sure he would, too.
“Ally, what a surprise!” I was immediately wrapped into a warm hug by Jane, an older woman who had trained me for a little while when I first started. We had gotten along instantly.
She smelled just like my grandma and I inhaled deeply, catching the scent of cinnamon mixed with a musky perfume as I pulled away. She stared at me for a second before pinching my cheek, and then wagging her finger at me. “I have a feeling someone has something to tell me.”
I shrugged my shoulders and smiled as I stashed my purse behind the desk, and tapped at the computer a couple of times to clock in. “I have no idea what you’re talking about, Jane.”
She greeted a customer, and I kept myself busy by tidying up the desk that clearly didn’t need it. Other than me, Jane was probably the most organized person around here. I think that’s one of the reasons we got along so well.