I sighed and made my way down the crowded aisle to my seat. It was going to be a quick flight into New York from Chicago, and I was looking forward to getting home.
I plopped down in my seat on the aisle, ignoring the stranger seated against the window. I opened my carry on and pulled out my manuscript. I could at least get some editing done on my third novel.
I heard a throat clear beside me and startled, I turned.
My eyes widened. How had I not noticed the handsome man seated beside me? He had a body built for sin with dark brown hair and brown eyes. The top three buttons of his shirt were open, exposing skin I instantly wanted to run my tongue across.
I blushed furiously. "Oh! I'm sorry, I hope I didn't accidentally smack you with my bag..." I trailed off at his smoldering look and swallowed thickly.
Fuck, he was hot.
A teasing smile slowly crept up his lips and I instinctively crossed my legs, feeling my pussy clench with desire.
"Writer?" He asked. It was more of a purr. Suddenly, I felt like I was being cornered by a mountain lion, but all I wanted to do was submit to my most primal instincts.
"What?" I asked, feeling stupid.
He inclined his head towards the thick manuscript in my hand.
"Oh! This? Yes. I write." My blush had spread all over my chest, my v-neck betraying the reddened skin.
The man looked even more amused at my awkward exchange. He let out a small laugh that only turned me on more.
"Perhaps you're better on the page?"He smirked.
"I..." I stammered, but an announcement came over the speaker informing us we'd be taking off momentarily.
After a moment, the plane took off down the runway and began to make its ascent.
I gripped the armrest. I hated takeoff.
The man met my eyes, but instead of the smirk, his look was reassuring.
Once we were in the air, I was able to relax. But while my fears of flying were assuaged, my nervous energy returned to the sinfully sexy stranger.
To my shock, and sudden pleasure, I felt his hand brush against my exposed knee. Instinctively, I crossed my legs, my leather mini skirt slowly crept up my thighs.
My lips parted and I turned to him, trying to give him a dirty look.
"Do you mind?" I tried to growl, but with one look in his eyes, so dark and seductive-- the growl became more of a whimper.
"No, I don't," he purred, getting more brazen with his touch. His hand moved up my knee and caressed my thigh. I was finding it difficult to breathe, and it had nothing to do with the fact that we were cruising at 30,000 feet.
He leaned over and I flushed bright red as his hot breath tickled my ear.
"Are you still scared?" He asked, his voice gentle. I had a feeling he wasn't referring to my fear of flying.
I closed my eyes and let out a shaking breath. "Terrified," I whispered.