Operation Date Escape

I’m saving that for another time. Right now you and I are going to try out my shower.”
    “Together?” She knew how ridiculous the question sounded the second it left her lips, but there was no taking it back.
    He stopped in the hallway and turned to her. “Not if you don’t want to.”
    She closed her eyes with a soft sigh. “It’s not that.”
    He drew her to him and cupped her face, gently tipping it upward. “Look at me, Kelsie.”
    Slowly, she opened her eyes, meeting his gaze.
    He brushed his lips over hers in a tender kiss. “I’d never make you do anything you didn’t want to do.”
    “I know that.”
    A frown furrowed his brows as his gaze moved down the hand she had shielding her breasts. “Then talk to me, Kelsie. What’s going on in that pretty little head of yours?”
    “You know how you told me that I was the first woman you’ve ever brought to your bed?”
    He nodded. “I meant that.”
    “I know.” She knew a lot of men might lie about something like that, but not him. Kelsie bit at her lower lip, suddenly feeling awkwardly inexperienced. “I guess it’s my turn for a confession.”
    “I’m sorry?” he said, looking confused.
    “I’ve never showered with a man before.”
    “Just women?” he asked with a teasing grin.
    She pulled her hand from his and shoved lightly at his broad chest. Was this man ever serious? “You know what I mean, Cole. We’ll be naked in there together.”
    “Most people are when they shower.”
    “Is there a lot of light in your bathroom?” she asked anxiously.
    His dimple deepened as his smile widened. “I’ve got two battery operated spotlights and a utility drawer full of candles if light is what you want.”
    “No,” she gasped. “The darker the better.”
    “You want it dark?” He studied her for a long moment before asking, “Why?”
    “I...well,” she stammered nervously. “Because of my breasts.”
    “Your breasts prefer to shower in the dark?”
    She groaned. “What I’m trying to say is—”
    He pressed a finger to her lips, silencing her. “I’ve seen every inch of you. Kissed every inch of you.” He pulled her hand away, replacing it with his own as he cupped her breasts. “There isn’t a damn thing wrong with these. They’re perfectly rounded and fill my hands like they were made just for me.” His thumbs circled the taut peaks. “And the way your nipples respond to my touch...”
    “No more,” she pleaded in embarrassment. No one had ever said things like that to her.
    “I’m not sure I want to stop,” he told her. “You’re so damn adorable when you blush.”
    Moisture filled her eyes as she looked up at him. “You always know the right thing to say.” Always knew how to make her feel comfortable about her inadequacies, whether it be her small breasts or her lack of sexual experience.
    “I only speak the truth. I know I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again. Your ex was an ass. He had the problem, not you. How he could have had a wife as sexy as you and not have dragged you into the shower with him every night is beyond me.”
    Maybe because he was off having sex with other women.
    Oddly enough, that thought didn’t hurt her anymore. Kyle had made his bed – or in his case several – and he’d have to lie in them. She’d moved on to a much bigger and better bed. Cole’s.
    She stepped forward until their bodies touched. “Will I get to help wash your back?” she asked as she rubbed against his growing erection.
    Cole let out a hiss. “You can wash anything your heart desires.”
    “We might be a while then.” She reached out to run her fingers down his incredibly defined abdomen, and then allowed her fingertips to travel a little lower.
    He gave a husky growl. “We aren’t even going to make it to the shower if you keep on touching me that way.” Taking her by the hand again, he led her down the hall to the bathroom.
    A moment later , they were standing beneath the pulsing spray of the shower. Wisps of steam rose up around them, adding warmth to their already heated flesh.
    Cole held out the soap. “You want to go first?”
    She took it without hesitation. “You’ll be lucky if you get it back.”
    “I’m that dirty, huh?”
    She smiled as she reached up to soap his broad shoulders. “Very, very dirty.” Her sudsy hands worked their way down his broad chest.
    He closed his eyes. “Mmm...”
    She let her hands explore, gliding over him, taking in every ridge,