“Yes, I am. Excuse me.” When Noah didn’t move, Lexi gestured with her hands. “Noah, can you back up so I can get out the door?”
“Sure, sure, I can do that. Sorry.” He rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment.
She brushed up against him as she walked out of the house.
He breathed in her scent deeply and closed his eyes. He had no idea what perfume she was wearing, he’d never smelled it on her before, but damn. His cock was jumping around in his pants like it was trying to break out and dive into her.
He placed his hand on the small of her back and guided her to his car, sensing the heat from her body on the palm of his hand. Opening the door for her, he almost moaned when she ran her hand down his chest as she moved by him to climbed in. He took his time walking around the car, adjusting himself at the back of the car, not sure how much more he could take. He had to get his body under control. He didn’t want their first time to be in the car and if she kept this up, that was exactly where they were going to end up.
He started the engine and began driving, trying to think of something to say. They spent so much time together and had never been at a loss for words. He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. She was so fucking beautiful, sitting there all serene. When their eyes met, a lightning bolt went through his body and straight to his heart. He rubbed it with one hand while continuing to drive with the other, not sure he liked the feeling.
*
Lexi tried hard not to smile. It was working out perfectly. She was willing to bet her best camera that before the night was over, he would kiss her senseless. She had goosebumps just thinking about it. Up to this point he’d never gone this long without talking and she wasn’t going to be the one who broke the silence. For her, it was just nice to be with him. Lexi had a twinkle in her eyes, happy that her plan worked so well. To see big, bad, Mr. Last Man Standing fumbling for words was a huge boost to her ego.
They pulled into the parking lot as the sun was setting and the lights came up around the carnival. Looking at each other and grinning like kids, they reached for the door handles and jumped out of the car. They met in front of the vehicle and Noah held out his hand to Lexi as they walked through the gates.
“I can’t remember the last time I went to a carnival. This is so exciting.” Lexi turned her head, trying to look at everything.
“Me, either. Where should we start?”
“Rides, food, games,” she said smartly.
He laughed. “Sounds like a plan. Are there any rides you are scared of?”
She stopped walking and raised one eyebrow, “Excuse me, did you just ask if there were any rides I was scared of? I think I should be asking you that.” She pointed at him. “I can ride anything.” She knew how he’d take that last comment. Sure enough, she saw his pulse leap on the side of his neck.
He recovered quickly enough. “Rides it is. Let’s go.”
*
Waiting in line for a third ride, Lexi bouncing on her toes with excitement. Noah couldn’t keep his hands off of her any longer. He pulled her in by the waist and snuggled up, wrapping both arms around her. She put her arms over his and linked hands, resting her head on his shoulder.
After all the rides, they went in search for something to eat. “Is there anything you’d like?” Noah asked.
“I think at carnivals you have to have hamburgers, or maybe a hot dog. What about you, do you want a hot dog, Noah?” she asked with innocence, batting her eyelashes.
He shook his head. “No, Lexi. I think it’ll be a while before I eat hot dogs again. Seeing the ladies eat them kind of put me off them.”
Lexi laughed, “They’ll do that to you. I guess I should apologize for unleashing them. But you started it by taking your shirt off and flexing. I’m not sure I would’ve been able to rein them in anyway.”
“No harm done. Well, maybe a little. My ass hurt for a couple of days from that hit I took from Marie.” He rubbed his ass cheek. “Who would have thought? Shouldn’t people mellow with age? I thought out of the three she was the tamest. I won’t forget that.”
“It’s the quiet ones you need to watch out for.” She laughed. “I love those ladies, they have been my strength with everything I’ve gone through and then losing my grandmother so soon after the trial was over.” There was a hint of sadness that crept into her voice.
Noah pulled her into a hug. “You’re so strong, Lexi. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone as strong as you. Well, there was my mom, but other than that, no one else can compare.” How he wished she could have met his mother.
“I’ll take that compliment.” She moved closer and laid her head on his shoulder. “Your mom sounds like she was amazing. Now, I’m starving, let’s eat!”
*