Sooo guys, it's been a while. But I'm back on it for anyone still reading. Thanks so much for the reviews for the last chapter. You all are so very beautiful.
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"You fucked him? That quick? Can't say I'm surprised." Kelli shrugged. "After what you've told me it sounds like he's pretty hard to resist. Don't beat yourself up over it. We all have whore moments." Taryn toed off her shoes as she stepped into Kelli's apartment. "Was it good?" Kelli hip checked her in as she made her way to the refrigerator.
"God yes." Taryn felt herself blush just thinking of last night's events.
"Well do I get details?" She yelled from the kitchen.
"He knows what he's doing. That's all you're getting." Some things should just be kept to ones self. She smirked and plopped down on the couch.
"Boo. Whore. So do you believe him?" She came back to the couch with a glass of water.
"The whole dream thing? I don't know. Still think it could be a pick up line. Don't really care though at this point. I really like him."
"Ugh I can tell. Goofy ass smile on your face. And you're seeing him again when?"
"Dinner tonight. And that's all." She crossed her heart. There will be no type of sweating or grinding tonight. Tonight was about control.
"Where's Thing 1 and Thing 2?"
"Roaming the streets? I don't know, they're adults now." Kelli quirked her lip up and tilted her head down. Taryn rolled her eyes. It's not fair to have to take care of children who you can't claim on your income taxes. "Playing Xbox at some kids house, jeeze mom."
"I was offering my home to them for the night. For your sake because I'm a such a perfect human being."
"No need for that. We will kiss each other goodnight and that will be the end of it." She said crossing her arms feeling like she made a sound decision.
"Taryn. What the fuck is wrong with you? Be real, this guy sounds cool as hell. Do you know what I would give to have a guy fight that hard for me? To want me that badly?"
"Which is why I'm giving him a chance." She held her hands up in defense.
"T I'm saying give it your all. Jump in with both feet. I get that you don't want to get hurt, what sane person would? But you're young and unless you plan on being alone for the rest of your life, you better start taking some chances."
"Good info Doctor Phil. Now take some deep breaths for me and count to 10." It was Kelli's turn to roll her eyes. "I'll do better." Kelli cracked a smile and hugged her friend.
"I have to go to work. Just see if he has a brother for me."
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Taryn took Kelli's advice to heart. If Cydney could put himself out there like that then doing the same was the least she could do. He's not just trying, he's putting his all in this. She decided to cook him dinner. What better way to show she wanted this than with food? She called her cousin Tessa, the family chef, for some recommendations.
"I don't know. Steak."
"You went to the best culinary institute in Europe and that's all you can give me." Fucking steak? Can we get a little more creative?
"Well, what's your skill level? Is the microwave the only thing keeping you from certain death? Because steaks can be microwaved."
"I can cook Tessa. Just throw me some ideas."
"What does he like?" Is that a trick question? Fuck. Playing 20 questions with him instead of fucking him yesterday; probably would have been a more productive use of their time.
"Uhh... food? Something manly I'm assuming. You're the expert damn it."
"Language young lady. What about a sandwich?"
"Go on..." It better be manly.
"Roasted garlic steak sandwich. I've never known a man to not love it." Tessa told Taryn what she would need and how exactly to prepare it as she wrote everything down word for word. "Trust me. If he doesn't love you now, he will after he tries this." Tessa assured her. Love was strong... Taryn was going more for appreciated. But whatever.
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"This is amazing." Cydney mumbled with a mouth full of food.
"I know. It's crazy right?" Sending Tessa a fruit basket sounded like a good idea. Maybe send her school a thank you letter.
"You didn't know it was this good? You never made it before?" She thought back to the mess she made in the kitchen trying to fix this little creation up. Sauces, spices and vegetables everywhere. Worrying over the sizes of the steak slices. She wished she had made this before, would have been easier this time around.
"First time. Glad you like it. It came strongly recommended." Yeah, Edible Arrangement coming her way.
"You didn't have to cook for me." He rubbed small circles in the palm of her hand.
"Yes I did. I was rude to you in the beginning. Well, last week. I'm not really such a bitch." She stared down at the plate ashamed.
"I never thought you were a bitch. Ever. Even when
you wouldn't make eye contact with me at the diner." He lifted her chin forcing her to look at him.
"Yeah sorry about that. Rough day." Taryn blushed.
"Don't worry about it. This makes up for everything." He shrugged with a lopsided smile and took another bite. They finished their sandwiches in silence with the occasional low moan from Cydney. He's just eating, it shouldn't be that hot. But damn if it wasn't causing problems for her. Taryn watched with hazy eyes as he licked his lips taking in the remains of the savory sauce. When he was finished they stared at each other unsure of the next move. She found herself staring at intently at his lips thinking of all the places she wanted them on her body. All the things she wanted to do to his body. Taryn was lost in her thoughts when he spoke. "I guess I should take my leave."
"What?"
"You said you wanted to go slow but if you keep looking at me like that I won't be able to behave. I should go." He stands and with a deep breath sweeps a hand over his face.
"We've already crossed that bridge. Why stop now?" Because let's face it, it was fucking good and Taryn can't think of anything she wanted right now more than to be wrapped around him again. The way Cydneys eyes darkened told her everything she needed to know about tonight. That she would be his again and this was going to be a long night.