"R.I.P." He closed his eyes and sunk into the snow.
I did the same until I could hear Parker getting closer. "Ready?"
"On your queue, you mean ass witch."
I giggled. "Now."
Parker dropped beside us and we bolted up, attacking him and laughing as he fell back.
"You assholes! That scared the crap out of me." He rolled, and balled up a snowball, throwing the first at me and the next at Finn.
An older guy in a uniform called down to us. "Hey! No playing around down there, guys. It's off limits."
We all made our way to our feet and Finn pointed to me. "It was all her, buddy. I'm sorry."
"Last time I help you, Finn." Parker winked and walked back up the hill in front of us.
"I'm praying it's the last time I need help." He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and glanced down the length of me. "Did I tell you that I'm missed you like crazy?"
"Yeah, but you can say it again."
"I've missed you like crazy." He pulled me close and smiled. "Where's my hot kiss?"
"Coming soon..."
Chapter 20
Finn
Chloe was a nightmare at snowboarding, but we switched her back to skis and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon outside together. Parker found a few friends and ditched us, which was fine by me. I needed to talk with the beautiful girl who'd stolen my heart, anyway.
I waited at the bottom of the run for her, my hands shading the top of my eyes so I could see her come down. Her long, blonde hair flapped behind her, and her muted pink jacket and wind-pants fit her incredibly well. I let out a long whistle as she stopped beside me.
"You got plans later, pretty girl? If not, I know a great place in town that will cut you a steak fresh from the rack. We can grab a few, and I'll grill them for us." I lifted an eyebrow and waited for her response. Just having her with me lightened the load of concerns I carried around all the time.
"Sounds wonderful. I can't imagine anything better." She moved closer to me, and I popped my feet from my board and stepped in between her skis, wrapping my arm tightly around her middle.
"I can imagine something a lot better, but we'll start with dinner and a long conversation." I leaned forward and brushed my nose along hers, wanting to take things slow, and yet not.
"How about a cup of coffee now at the little shop at the clubhouse, and then we'll have our second date? I don't want to talk about anything heavy tonight. Let's get it all out of the way before we leave here."
She slid her pink mittens along my face and pulled me in for a sweet kiss.
"Get a room!" Parker yelled as he moved past us.
"I like that idea. There are so many things we could do in a room if given enough time." I nipped at her lips and smiled.
"You act like such a nice guy, but I know there's a bad boy underneath it all. I keep seeing him peek out around the edges of your personality." She pulled from me.
"Actually, I'm always a nice guy. You're just making shit up." I licked at my lips again and glanced down at her mouth. "I want my kiss."
"I do owe it to you." She slid her arms around my neck and flattened herself against the front of me before tilting her head up and capturing my lips.
I slid my hand over the curve of her ass and squeezed tightly as I explored her mouth fully. She took every bit of what I was giving and met me with a hot passion that left me needy. It wasn't something I'd experienced in my past. Desire rolled through me and I pulled her in even closer, deepening the kiss as my body hardened.
She broke the kiss and looked up at me a little starry-eyed. "Damn, you're a good kisser."
"Mmm...you should see what else I can do with this tongue." I smiled as she shook her head and pushed at my chest.