The Do Over

I stretched out my arms and found that my bed was empty. Sitting up, I looked around, and my stomach dropped. Did he leave in the middle of the night? I couldn't help feeling deep disappointment. I got up when I heard voices. I grabbed a pair of shorts from my drawer, put them on, and ran into the bathroom.

Walking out to my living room, I stood in the doorway, watching an exchange between Liam and Macy in the kitchen. I had no idea what they were talking about, but Liam certainly looked confused, just like any other man who tried to keep up with Macy and her ramblings. Oh shit, Macy and her ramblings. I had to stop this before it was too late.

"Hey, good morning," I said, stepping into the kitchen.

I leaned in to Liam and gave him a hug. He turned and gave me a sweet kiss. God, he can kiss. His lips were so yummy. He wrapped his arm around my waist while Macy stared at us. I had no idea why she was here, and I didn't want to know. I just shot her a little grin and enjoyed the feeling of being in Liam's arms.

"Good morning, baby. Did you sleep well last night?" He asked, looking at me.

I got lost in his eyes every single time. They were so beautiful. I couldn't help but smile.

"Best sleep ever," I said, my smile widening. I completely forgot that Macy was even here.

"It's about damn time. Here's the Advil and some water. Now that you're condition has been remedied, I'm sure you'll need some of this," Macy blurted out.

Both of our heads shot over to Macy. She just looked at us innocently.

"Oh my god, Macy. I'm going to kill you," I said through gritted teeth.

Liam glanced at me, confused.

"Chick lingo again? I can't keep up. Macy's been speaking in code to me. I have no idea what she's talking about, except that you have some condition that I thought was an illness. She found that to be hilarious. Baby, please tell me that you're okay, so we can be pissed off at Macy together," he asked.

He pulled me in for a sweet kiss. Our mouths parted slightly, and then the kiss deepened. I can kiss this man all day long. We both pulled back. Feeling dizzy, desire coursed through my body. I licked my lips and then bit the lower one, trying to keep it together. He broke the dam last night, and I wanted him. I wanted to feel him inside of me. His eyes turned a darker shade of blue while his hands started to caress my lower back.

"Um, guys, watching you two practically devour each other is really hot, but Chris isn't here yet to, um, take care of the effect on me. So, do you mind keeping it down to PG?" Macy said. She turned to me. "Dani, isn't he so much better than those book boyfriends?"

Liam dragged me closer into him and buried his head in my neck. He whispered in my ear, "I loved waking up next to you today."

My heart swelled, and I let go of Macy's ramblings.

Then, there was a knock at my front door. "Who on earth could that be?" I asked. Shaking my head, I got ready to walk over to the door.

Macy jumped up and headed to open the door. "Oh, it's Chris. I'll get it."

My home was quickly turning into Grand Central Station. Liam got up from the stool as Chris came over to greet us. He gave me a warm hug.

Then, Chris went over to Liam and gave him a man hug, patting him on the back. He pulled back, laughing. "No f*cking way, dude. Now, you even smell like a chick."





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