Free Yours or Mine by D.S. Craver Page B

where you prefer to sit. You hate being too close to the
screen and you don't like sitting at the top.”
    She put her glass in
the drink holder. “Okay, I get your point. We've gone to the movies
a few times, so you haven't completely neglected our dating
relationship.”
    “Maybe after the
shower, you can fly to Florida. We can go out while Carter spends
time with Caroline's parents.”
    She took a handful of
popcorn. “Do they know you bought the house with me?”
    “I didn't want to
tell them on the phone, but I did mention that we're seeing each
other—”
    “I hope you didn't
mention how much we've actually seen,” she said in a low voice.
“The whole thing about naked bodies and sleeping together.”
    “Shoot. I knew there
was something I forgot to tell them.” He grinned, and then
continued, “I told them how Carter thinks a lot of you.”
    “It's sweet being
invited by both Smith men, but I think it might be good for us to be
apart a bit.”
    He gave her a worried
glance. “I don't like the sound of that.”
    She whispered, “You
have to admit things have been moving quickly for us. The previews
are starting. We'll talk more later.”
    He chuckled. “I know.
You don't like me to talk at all during a movie.”
    She put her finger on
his lips. “Hush. I think you talk the most to me during a movie.”
    After the movie, they
held hands and walked to The Quarter Bistro. Once Blake and Sydney
were seated at a small table with their sangria wine drinks, they
gazed into each other’s eyes.
    “This is nice.”
Sydney sipped her wine. “Do you think Karen really had another
couple interested in our house? I wonder if she made it up to get us
to make an offer quickly. We should’ve been smarter and not been
pressured into buying it right away.”
    “I think Karen was
honest about another couple being interested. A guy I work with said
he would like to buy a duplex.”
    She grinned. “You two
could’ve bought it together.”
    “That wasn’t
possible. His mother-in-law lives with them because of a health
condition. He said our place would be perfect for them, so his
mother-in-law could have her own place without the responsibility of
owning it by herself.” Blake’s blue eyes filled with guilt. “I’m
sorry you felt pressured to buy the duplex with me.”
    She undid her scarf’s
knot and played with the ends. “It’s just I went from a tiny
apartment suddenly to a bigger place with a yard and...”
    “And what?”
    “From being single to
living with a hot guy and his adorable little boy. It’s a bit
overwhelming at times.”
    “Syd, I’m sorry.
Carter and I will give you some space and alone time.”
    “Usually, I love our
arrangement. But sometimes I wonder if we should’ve taken
everything at a slower pace.” She put the orange scarf around
Blake’s neck and pulled him closer to her face. “But I do love
sleeping with you.”
    “Just
sleeping...nothing else.”
    “Oh, I love you
touching me all over my naked body.”
    “Thanks a lot for
that visual, Syd.”
    She pulled on her scarf
even tighter until their mouths touched. Her demanding kiss wasn’t
long.
    Blake said, “I’m
guessing you don’t want to stick around here too long.”
    “You guessed right.”
    * * *
    After Zach left to go
home, they both peeked into Carter's room to check on him. They left
the sleeping Carter to go to Blake’s bedroom.
    “I thought I’d save
you the hassle of trying to get this dress off me,” Sydney said as
she slipped out of her dress. After removing bra, panties, and
necklace, she tumbled into bed with Blake.
    “Let me show my
appreciation.” He kissed her breasts in turn.
    Her whole body filled
with longing and this unbearable sense of urgency. Her heart raced
with each suck he took on her nipples. She breathed in painful,
soul-drenching gulps of air wanting him inside her. If she had to
wait another moment, she'd probably die. Burning with desire, she
insisted, “Blake, I can't wait. I