I opened the door and there stood the most ruggedly handsome man I had ever laid eyes on. Tall and well built, a nice sturdy jawline with sandy brown scruff, and matching hair hiding beneath a wide-brimmed cowboy hat of dark brown leather. It was traditional and stylish with beading and braiding, turned up at the sides like wings.
A classically Western button-down shirt showed off the firm muscles beneath. This was tucked into a pair of high waisted denim, secured in place by a thick black belt. The broad silver buckle winked from above his no-zone and I blushed. He tipped his hat with a wry grin. Striking hazel eyes raked over me and I felt the heat growing between my legs.
"Please, come in."
He casually stepped inside and glanced around. The cabin was rugged and warm. Not the fanciest place, but enough to meet my last minute needs. This man was supposed to help fix a leak in the attic. He came with high ratings and as I swept my gaze over him again, wondered if they had anything at all to do with his handyman skills.
"The leak has been getting worse over the past few days. I'm hoping you can board it up well enough to last for the rest of the rainy season."
"I'll do my best," he drawled in a gruff Western accent. I'm sure he would.
He watched as I reached up to lower the ladder, more than a little aware of my breasts pushing against the fabric of my boho summer dress. I wasn't wearing a bra or panties. Less is more. The thin material fell to below my knees; a small comfort that he wouldn't be seeing any of my goods.
He moved like a panther, steady and calculated. With one boot placed upon the bottom rung and a hand gripping the rail, he suddenly turned and pierced me with a direct stare. My heart thumped.
His voice was low and even.
"If I am to fix your leak, I will need you to show me where it is."
I highly doubted that, the pinging of drops in the bucket already a distant sound, but instead of protesting, I submitted to the heated throbbing far below.
The leak was right in the middle of the attic. It was a small space and rarely used. He set about selecting tools and dragged over a heavy stool from against the wall, setting it beside the bucket. I couldn't help admiring how tight his ass was in those jeans as he mounted the stool. And those boots.. leather and brown with a swirling design. All that was missing were the chaps. It was easy to envision a coil of rope over his shoulder, and I clenched at the thought of how he might use it.
"Miss?"
He was staring at me expectantly. Whoops. His eyes flicked to the tool box, then back to me. Cheeks burning, I hurried over and grabbed what he needed and handed it to him. Our fingers brushed. Tingles zapped up the length of my arm and for a moment the world stood still. His gaze was a hazel fire, then he turned and it was gone.
"Thank you."
Not long into his work I noticed the dripping water was wetting his shirt. Did I dare say it?