Free Fall into my Heart (The Subzero Series, #1) by Rebecca Elise

time off for both.”
    “Thanksgiving,
that’s next week?”
    “Yep,
it’s next Thursday. This is my first one away from home.”
    “You
should come over and I’ll make you dinner.” Jack offered.
    I
smiled. “It’s a date.”
    “Good,
glad we clarified that ahead of time.”
    “Thank
you for the flowers.” I said as the waitress set down our food.
    She
turned to Jack, “Is there anything else I can get for you?”
    “No
I think we’re fine.” He said.
    She
disappeared and Jack looked at me. His blue eyes sparkled as he flashed me a
wide grin.
    “You’re
welcome. I wasn’t sure what kind of flowers you liked and I remembered a
bouquet of lilies that took an unfortunate leap down the stairs.”
    I
laughed at the memory of the stairs incident. It was definitely funnier now
then I was when it happened.
    “I
like all flowers but lilies are definitely a favorite of mine.”
    “Are
you doing anything this weekend?” He asked.
    “I’m
going to Barnaby’s Friday night with some people from work. You should come.”
    “We
will be in the recording studio all day, but I’ll try.”
    While
we ate, we talked about how he got into music and how I got into PR. I told him
about my family and he told me about his, he has one brother who lives in
Manchester with his parents. After we were finished, Jack paid the bill and we
left, forgoing dessert.
    As
we walked out of the restaurant, Jack grabbed my hand. He only let go to help
me into the truck, but as soon as he got in, he grabbed my hand again.
    As
he was driving, Jack glanced over at me. “I meant to tell you at Stoaked, I
really like your hair like that. It’s kind of punk rock.”
    “Thanks,
that was the look I was going for.”
    “Well
then look achieved.”
    I
was trying to think of something clever to say, but I couldn’t think of
anything. I searched my brain for something, anything, but nothing was jumping out
at me. Maybe I should really start watching the news or something so that I
would have something intelligent to say. I mean guys like that right? They like
smart girls, girls that can bring something to the table and carry a
conversation. Maybe I should start a list of good ideas for topics to talk
about. I didn’t know where I would keep it though. Do you study it before you
go out or jot it down on your hand?
    I
didn’t realize that we were home until Jack was opening the car door for me. He
held out his hand to help me down and gripped my hand a little tighter as we
made our way towards our building.
    “I
had a lot of fun tonight” I said as we stopped in front of my door.
    “Yeah
so did I.” Jack said.
    We
stood there, staring at each other. I let my gaze fall from his eyes down to
his full lips. Man he has nice lips. I wanted to kiss him, badly, but I didn’t
want to be the one to make the first move.
    “So.....I
guess maybe I’ll see you Friday night?” I asked.
    “Yeah,
I’ll try to make it.” Jack said.
    Well at least we are both kind of lame!
    “Well.....goodnight.”
Jack said as he wrapped his arms around me.
    I
closed my eyes and inhaled as he hugged me. Oh my god! He smelled so good! Almost
like sage and musk and manly.
    “Goodnight.”
I said as we parted.
    I
watched Jack walk to his door. Just as I was turning to unlock my door he
turned around. Jack strode back towards me with a confident look on his face. He
cupped my face in his hands and pressed his warm lips against mine.  My lips
slightly parted and his tongue darted quickly into my mouth. I swear my heart
stopped beating for a minute. Jack broke away and smiled as he bit his lower
lip.
    “Goodnight
Chloe.” He said sweetly.
    I
was in such a daze that I couldn’t say anything. Before I regained enough sense
to stop myself, I waved to him. I WAVED TO HIM! Who does that? I mean, I did
get a laugh out of him, but seriously could I have been any smoother there? The
guy kisses me, says goodnight in that sexy, panty dropping accent of his and
the only response I