Free Rush Into You by Brianna Lee

shakier as my laughter subsided, and this time it had nothing to do with the exertion from our tickle fight. Ryker’s hands rested gently on my sides, causing my heart to skip multiple beats.
    His laughing ceased and I looked up into his perfect eyes and saw them locked on me. His eyes were electric blue again.
    My heart stopped beating.
    Right now would be the perfect time to give in to my deep desires and kiss him. It’d be romantic, and it’d be perfect, but I didn’t want to ruin this thing between us. If I could keep it beautiful and magical, then I would. I wouldn’t spoil it in any way.
    I cleared my throat and diverted my gaze. I was suddenly fascinated by my chipped nail polish. “Tonight has been great, Ryker.”
    He took the hint and sat back slightly, removing his hands from my body. I pulled my hands from his stomach, feeling immediately cold. I needed his hands on me again to feel warm, and I needed my hands on him. I got that taste, and now I wanted more.
    Take it slow, Gabby. Deep breaths. Calm down.
    I had a history of addiction, and although I was drug free, my addictive personality stayed with me. I just tried targeting healthier things instead. Right now, all I wanted was more of Ryker, but it scared me since it was just the second time I’d hung out with him in over a year.
    If I didn’t get out of here soon, I might do something I’d regret. No, I wouldn’t regret sleeping with him but I would definitely regret sleeping with him too soon. I already liked him too much for that.
    The sun was almost all the way up as I stood and stretched my body with my arms way above my head. It felt so good after sitting down for so long that a soft moan escaped my lips.
    Ryker was watching me with bright eyes, his Adam’s apple slowly rising and falling, prominent beneath his perfectly bronzed skin.
    “I have class at nine, so I should probably try to get a little sleep before I go. My legs are okay enough to walk now.”
    Ryker was the one to clear his throat this time. He shook his head and pushed himself to his feet. “Yeah, yeah, of course. I should have asked earlier if you had plans for the morning. I wouldn’t have kept you out so late.”
    “It’s okay, really. This is the first moment that I thought about the time. Tonight was perfect.” He took my hand in his and started to lead me down off the large rock. I liked the feel of his calloused hand against my soft one.
    “So tell me more about your motorcycles…” I smiled up at him. Just as I thought they would, Ryker’s eyes widened with that passionate gleam.
    “For real?” I nodded. “Well, the Ducati is bright red. I always wanted a red street bike, and I saved up for this one…”
    I listened to him talk as we continued walking. I wasn’t lying when I told Ryker that tonight was perfect. It absolutely was. Even my earlier anxiety and Ryker’s stupid prank had contributed to the amazing night. I loved that Ryker wasn’t perfect or overly worried about charming me. He was being himself, and that alone made him perfect in my eyes.

MY SLEEP WAS plagued by nightmares, as usual, but for once the light that streamed through the window didn't make me cringe. I actually looked forward to what the day held. My thoughts immediately traveled to Ryker, and I wondered what he was doing right now. Was he still sleeping after our late night together?
    I hadn't realized how lonely I really was until last night. I had lost everyone that ever meant something to me, and Jay was my only friend here, but now I had Ryker back in my life. I never planned on being close to another person again, but sometimes a person’s needs come before their wants.
    Just remembering the rush I got on the back of his motorcycle gave me the chills, making my lower body clench in all the right places. I hoped it wouldn't be my last ride. If it were up to me, I’d definitely see lots more of Ryker.
    Oh, shit.
    We hadn’t exchanged phone numbers last night. By the time