Taming The Playboy

s, is obviously crushing on me when I look up. His face has that excited puppy-dog expression that indicates he's going to tr

y, Ryan. I'm good, thanks.

me, way too close for comfort. "Come on, one drink won't

by the situation. I can tell she's wai

e. "Look, Ryan, you seem like a nice guy, but I'm just no

"Maybe we could hang out another time then

nything right now. I'm sorry." Ryan's face falls, but he nods, final

o you like a magnet!"I rolled my eyes, amused and frustrated at the same time. "Explain it to me. They seem to sense my lack of interest and see it as a challe

my plate without adding a hopeless romance to the mix." Chloe raises her gl

nst hers, laughing. "

mischief. "So, June, when's the last time you had fun? And I

this is headed. "Chlo

een single for ages. When was the last time you actu

s been a while. But I've been busy, you

You need to get out there and live a little.

I supposed to find this mythical good time? Between juggling

ously, you deserve to enjoy yourself. Even if it's just for one night. Find som

drink and think about what Chloe said. Before I know it, I'm back in that morning, but this time, things are different. My thoughts begin to roam.Mr. Hotshot catches the door just in time

We walked side by side to the elevator, our shoulders brushing. The tension between us is elect

been thinking about you all day," he says, his voice a lo

my face. "I..." I start, but he silences me with a finger to my lips. "Shh,"

his hair.Our bodies are pushed together in a hot hug as we stagger back against the elevator wall. I get chills from the way his hands move over my back. The world outside is disappearing as I feel his heart beating in time with mine.I b

ving a hand in front of my face, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "Wh

up my cheeks. "Sorry, I just...

an guess where those thoughts were heading. Spill it, girl." I shake my head,

Who is it with this time?" she teas

about him. But it's ridiculous. He's the last

"Hey, sometimes the heart wants what it wants, even if

of my drink. "Yeah, I kn

inks? I think we should!

Virgin Mojito. I don't want to show up at my second jo

e you." She teased and we