Stir Me (Rouse Me 2)

"Seven."

She groans and rolls towards the window. "What time do you need to be at the office?"

I brush a hair from her eyes. "Ryan demanded I show up at nine a.m., so..."

"You'll show up at four thirty to teach him a lesson?"

"Beautiful and smart."

She shakes her head. "Smart and beautiful." She puts emphasis on the smart, like it matters so much more than the beautiful.

It does, but it's hard to deny how goddamn beautiful she is.

Alyssa pushes herself upright. The sheets fall to the bed, revealing inches and inches of her skin. She never did get dressed last night.

She raises an eyebrow. ""I know how we could spend the extra time."

"How about we go out for breakfast?"

"I'd rather have you than breakfast."

I bite my tongue. This is such a perfect moment. I can't ruin it with her least favorite word

s. But we really do need to talk.

I slide out of bed. "How about coffee?"

Her eyes pass over my body. I didn't get dressed last night either.

"How about after?" She runs her tongue over her lips.

"How about after after breakfast?" I stretch my arms over my head so she can take her time gaping at me.

I have to admit, I love the way she stares at me.

"You're so cruel." She crosses her arms in faux irritation, but she's smiling ear to ear.

"I'd be happy to finally christen my desk."

She rolls her eyes. "Yeah, and I bet it has nothing to do with the person sharing the office next to yours."

"Janine?"

"Yeah, it's Janine. Your assistant." She shifts off the bed. "And not that you want my ex-boyfriend to hear us fucking."

"It was a joke."

"It's not funny." She moves to the dresser, opens a drawer, her drawer, and arranges her outfit for the day.

I move closer to her. "It's a little funny."

She folds her arms again, but she's smiling. "Only because of how ridiculous Ryan's expression would be." She mimics Ryan, furrowing her brow and turning up her nose like she smells something disgusting.

I laugh and wrap my arms around her waist. "It's not usually this difficult to buy you coffee."

"I know."

"Is everything okay?"