I chuckled and rolled my eyes. “I’m stuck here for a bit,” I reminded him. “So, don’t get too hopeful yet.”
We continued to eat, talking about what we each wanted to change in the world. Our conversation drifted to the future and then to our pasts. I found myself wanting this meal to never end. It was so easy to talk to Henry. Our conversations flowed and he kept me laughing, even if we didn’t always agree. I loved hearing his viewpoints as they were different than mine and made me think.
He had a formality to his patterns that I found endearing. He was always polite, even when it was just the two of us, though he made his position on things clear. I thought he would have made an excellent ambassador or diplomatic entity. He seemed to have a natural ability for it.
Outside the storm continued to rage. Thunder echoed through the empty building and every once in a while the lights flickered. I could hear the rain beating at the windows and the wind howl through the alleyways.
When we’d eaten most of the meal, Henry pulled out a bag of soft-baked chocolate chip cookies. Together we ate them, savoring every bite. We sat with our knees touching. I couldn’t help but notice everything about him. The way the light hit his hair, the strong movement of his muscles, the easy smile he kept just for me.
“Thank you for dinner,” I said, licking the chocolate crumbs from my fingers. I knew that once I finished my meal, I would have to go back to work. I didn’t want to work. I wanted to be with him. “It was really good.”
He grinned. “Thank you for the company. It was much better than my brothers’.”
I chuckled as he leaned over and kissed me mid-laugh. I closed my eyes, focusing on the touch of his lips. He smelled like cookies and sunshine.
My body moved without thinking. I straddled his lap, my legs on either side of him so that I could kiss him better. Memories of our time on my couch rushed forward, wanting to relive and continue what we had started.
His mouth met mine, moving with passion as his fingers pressed into my back. He groaned slightly as I nipped at his lower lip.
“I should go back to work,” I whispered, trying to find the strength to stop myself. I knew I was behind, but with a hot man underneath me, work was the last thing I wanted to do.
“Yes, so should I,” Henry agreed, sliding his hand up under my shirt and touching my skin.
A peal of thunder shook the building. The lights flickered and then went out. The building went silent except for the sound of Henry’s breathing. The power was out.
The only light came from the window, casting the room in warm dark shadows.
“Looks like my prayers were answered,” Henry whispered, nuzzling his mouth along my neck. “No power, no work.”
I chuckled, low and deep. This really was my lucky night.
Henry’s mouth found the curve of my neck and hit bit down gently, making me fold into him. I could feel him growing hard beneath me. I arched my back and rocked my hips, encouraging him further.
“You’re brother’s not going to interrupt us again, is he?” I asked, reaching for the buttons on his shirt.
“Power’s out,” he murmured, running his tongue along my collar bone, making me shiver. “No interruptions.”
Except the sound of the night watchman coming up the stairs. My eyes went wide and we separated in just enough time that the guard didn’t see me straddling and humping a man in my office.
“You two okay up here?” he asked, looking into the office with his flashlight. “Power’s out.”
I cleared my throat. “We noticed.”
“It should come back on soon,” he said, tossing me a spare flashlight. “Here’s a light for you. You’re welcome to stay up here. I just wanted to check on things. I’ll be downstairs if you need anything.”
“Thank you,” Henry told him. He had his legs crossed to hide the massive erection I had caused.
The guard nodded to both of us before continuing his rounds.
I let out a breath and then stood and closed the door. I locked it and put one of the boxes full of files in front of the door so we wouldn’t have this problem again. I put the flashlight pointing toward the ceiling, making the room light enough to see.