Taking a deep breath, Alexa was nervous in taking the plunge, but she didn’t see why she couldn’t. “Yes. I’d like to date you.”
He rounded the counter, pressing her up against the fridge and claiming her lips. She moaned as he slipped his tongue inside her mouth. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she kissed him back, meeting the slide of his tongue with her own.
“You’re not going to regret this.” He cupped her ass, drawing her closer. “You’re coming to my place tonight. I’m not going to take no for an answer.”
“Let me put this food away, and then we’ll pack some overnight clothes.”
“I’ll go and do that. We’ll work faster if we’re both doing something.” He kissed her again, and left her in the kitchen staring after him.
“Wow, wow, wow, wow.” Picking up her cell phone, she sent a text to Becca.
Alexa: Corey and I are dating. Don’t judge.
****
“Becca’s not happy with me,” William said, entering Corey’s apartment. Alexa was working that day, and Corey had already dropped her off at work. She’d be coming back to his apartment, where he had a romantic dinner planned. Becca would be back next week, and he knew she was going to come causing trouble. She’d been a regular at the club for the past couple of years. The woman had seen him in action, and she could try to come between him and Alexa. He didn’t want that to happen.
He’d been serious with Alexa, and honest about his feelings. Corey had been in the supermarket, getting some food for himself as he’d skipped breakfast, and he happened to see a woman standing by herself. A guy had moved toward her, clearly a stranger, and started talking. Intrigued, Corey had moved closer to listen to the couple. The guy had asked for a date when the woman’s actual husband had come behind her, and told the guy to get lost.
In that moment, Corey realized he risked everything with Alexa. At any moment she could just cut him out, and start looking for a man elsewhere who could give her something that he couldn’t. The thought of losing her had scared the shit out of him. He’d made the decision, and since then, he’d been happier for it.
“Tell her to fuck off. Becca’s not the boss, you are.”
William and Becca had an on again, off again relationship. Neither of them would commit, and even though they were both clearly in love, they fought it. William only played with Becca, and he’d only ever seen her play with William.
“She’s back next week.”
“I don’t know why you don’t tell her that you love her, or better yet, go to Italy with her.”
“How do you know she’s in Italy?” William asked.
“Alexa told me. Becca has warned her about being with me.” He rolled his eyes. “I’m not going to hurt her.”
“Your reputation is terrible, Corey. You can’t blame Becca for warning her friend. Alexa’s not your usual type.”
“Type?”
“You know, fuck and leave type. That’s the only kind you like, right?”
“Fuck off.” Corey moved into his kitchen, pouring himself a drink. “Want a coffee?”
“Love one.”
“So, Becca is bitching at you about me.”
“She thinks I’ve not been taking care of Alexa.”
Corey shook his head. “She’s got to stop treating her friend like a baby. Alexa knows her own mind.”
“I got the call today. You’re dating her?”
“Yes. I didn’t want to risk her finding someone else, so that’s what I did.” He’d been so damn worried in case she didn’t want to take a chance with him.
“You’re actually serious?”
“Yes. Alexa and I, we’re dating. We’re together. We’re a couple, and I even have a toothbrush for her ready in my bathroom. I’m evolving.”
William took the coffee he handed to him. “What was it about her?”
“What do you mean?”
“I’ve seen the way you’ve been with women, and I’ve seen how they are with you. Alexa, she’s different, and you treat her differently.”
Corey took a sip of his coffee thinking about the difference. “I’ve never felt this way about anyone before. There’s no judgment in her eyes, and she doesn’t make plans for us. I’ve had to do all the work, and it has been refreshing. It’s not just that, I love talking with her, and being around her. She doesn’t bore me, or expect shit from me I can’t give.”
“Holy shit, you’re in love.”
“I don’t know if it’s that deep. I care about her, and I don’t want anyone else to have her.”