“Me too!” Katherine laughed, before taking a bite and throwing her head back in ecstasy.
“I take it they’re good,” Ben chuckled, before taking his first bite and understanding her reaction.
Packing immense flavor, the burrito masterfully captured the essence of Korean barbeque, but still had a Mexican flair with an abundance of spices. It was a perfect blend of two of his favorite cuisines, and he was more than satisfied with Katherine’s choice.
After a few paces, they each finished the burrito, discarding their trash in a black bin before continuing around the perimeter of trucks.
“Want to try another one?” Ben asked, knowing the burrito was more of an appetizer than an entrée.
“Well, I can pay for the second one,” Katherine offered, which made Ben smirk a bit.
He hadn’t told her about his immense wealth, and he had no plans to. She was constantly fighting him on the bill, but he thought after easily paying for the Mexican Korean hybrid meal, they were past that debate.
“I asked you on the date, I’ll cover the tab,” he smiled.
“So, this is a date?” Katherine asked, leaning closer to him. She had moved closer with each step until they were so close, their hands continued to bump.
“Yep, this makes two,” Ben proclaimed boldly, bringing another shy smile to Katherine’s face. Her lips were bright pink, calling his attention as he fought the urge to lean down and kiss her.
“You counted breakfast as a date?” She asked.
“Didn’t you?” He wondered.
“I did. But, if your rule is true, I should have been allowed to pay at ‘Batter’,” she squinted her eyes conspiratorially.
Realizing the truth to her statement, Ben quickly searched for an explanation. “That was an exception,” he began, but Katherine laughed so loudly he couldn’t continue his own argument.
“I’d like to amend the rule,” he decided, holding one finger in the air.
“Is that so?” Katherine quipped.
“Yes. From now on, I always pay,” he said definitively.
“That’s not fair,” she argued.
“Yes it is,” Ben said, as he reached for her hand, interlocking their fingers together as she looked to him with dreamy eyes. The connection silenced her argument, and by default it seemed Ben’s amendment was implemented.
When they chose a second food truck, Katherine didn’t argue about Ben paying, and their hands didn’t separate. Walking hand in hand, they strolled through the park as the sun set over the city, leaving a beautiful orange backdrop.
“Want a crepe for dessert?” Ben asked, as they passed a dessert truck. After the second food truck, he was stuffed, but he didn’t want the night to end and dessert seemed like a reasonable extension.
“We can split one,” she suggested, with a childlike smile, and he happily accepted.
Thankfully, there was no line at that truck, so they quickly ordered a single crepe topped with whip cream and a bright red strawberry sauce. Leading her through a crowd, Ben brought Katherine to a small picnic table beneath a large tree. The leaves were changing with the weather, as burnt orange and yellow leaves surrounded them.
“This is delicious,” Katherine closed her eyes with delight as she bit into the dessert. Ben watched her tongue slide across her pink lips with envy, wanting to taste her himself. His attraction to Katherine multiplied the longer he was around her.
She was effortlessly sexy, a trait he valued more with every passing second. She was timid and yet carefree, a strange combination that made him want to know more about the mysterious beauty.
“You have a little whipped cream on your nose,” Ben pointed out when Katherine took another bite, this one messier than the first. Her cheeks grew a shade darker as she blushed, wiping the cream from her nose as she smiled bashfully.
Unable to contain himself any further, Ben stood from his seat, leaning across the table. Katherine watched him with desire in her eyes and he knew the timing was right when she slowly closed her eyes, lifting her chin to offer her lips. Accepting her invitation, Ben pressed his lips to hers and felt the softness of her lips.
Chapter Seventeen
Katherine
WITH HER EYES CLOSED, Katherine was left to her dreams as Ben caressed her lips softly with his. He was so gentle, and careful, treating her like a delicate flower as she pressed her thighs close, desire rushing through her quickly.