Love Thy Neighbour (Friend-Zoned 2)

“Wow. You look beautiful, Nat. ” Then he hands me a single pink rose.

Awww. He’s sweet!

Flashing him a brilliant smile, I lean in and kiss his cheek. “You look very handsome, Cole. ” I step back. “I’ll just grab my purse then we can go. ” I go to my room, check myself one last time, then grab my purse and head back to the front door. I stand in front of Cole and say, “We can go now. I’ll just lock up. ”

Cole stops me with a gentle hand on my arm. He leans forward and gazes at me through hooded eyes then runs a finger down my cheek. “I’ve been waiting two nights for this. I don’t think I can wait a second longer. ” His thumb passes slowly over my bottom lip.

My eyes flutter closed, I breathe deeply, and my middle tightens, causing me to flush.

I feel Cole’s nose lightly brush mine and he whispers, “I want to kiss you, sunshine. ”

Without a moment’s thought, I close the short distance between us. I put my hand on his cheek and run my parted lips gently along his.

My core moistens. I ache for his kiss.

So much for going slow.

He breathes me in, his arm coils around my waist and he pulls me into him so we’re front to front.

We still haven’t kissed but this seems so much more intense than making out.

We’re playing with each other.

This is a dangerous game and I don’t know the rules.

I grab fistfuls of the front of his tee. “Stop playing with me. Do it, Cole,” I beg hoarsely.

He smirks, and it’s so beautiful that I want to lick him. He lowers his face and buries it into the side of my neck.

God, that feels amazing.

I’m becoming desperate for some form of connection. Any connection. And I make a very stupid decision. I run my hand down his chest, scraping my fingernails roughly along his ribs and stomach til I get to the zipper of his jeans. Before I know what’s happening, Cole lifts me in one fell swoop, steps into the apartment and kicks the door closed behind us.

No! This isn’t supposed to be happening!

Quiet, brain! We’re getting to the good part!

He supports my booty with his forearms, and I run my fingertips gently down his cheeks as we search one another’s face. “Sofa,” I whisper.

He walks over to the sofa with me wrapped around him. He sits carefully and I straddle him. I can feel his hard length through his jeans and it aligns perfectly with my sweet spot. My body moves of its own accord. I grind against him and moan.

The friction is amazing.

Cole’s eyes roll back and he groans. He grips my hips and mutters, “Baby. Mouth. ”

I lean down and kiss his lips once softly. Then I press harder against his lips, open my mouth a little and gently caress them with my tongue. He growls against my lips and it makes me even wetter. His muscular arms curl around my lower and upper back and he holds me tight. He pulls away slightly and says, “I’ve never connected with someone like this before. ”

I answer honestly. “Me either. ”

We’re magnetic together and it astounds me.

He pulls me down so my forehead touches his. “This is moving fast, don’t you think?”

“Yeah, it really is. We should stop. Like, now. ” I exhale and nod as I respond sullenly.

He chuckles and gently caresses my cheek. “I’m glad you sound torn up about it, sunshine. I want to kiss that pout away though. ” He pushes a stray hair behind my ear and suggests, “Why don’t we just order in?”

Taking a moment to think about it, I toy with his collar and admit, “That does sound good. ”