A wicked curve appears on his lips. “No, you’re wrong. I’m allowed to say whatever I want. What I’m not allowed to do is what I want.

He tangles his hand in my hair, and the other cups my jaw. Although I have this all planned, his lips feel shockingly sweet, swollen and soft, and more like home every time

He’s so pretty it hurts.

The moment my bare feet make contact with the wood floor, my breath catches in my throat. Blake swivels his body around to greet me.“Morning, roomie.” His voice is like a shot of caffeine that ignites my body. How does he do that?

I almost feel bad for declining, but I feel more terrible that I can’t stop looking at how his chest rises and falls with each of his frustrated breaths.

I half hoped he would be shirtless, but then wanted to smack myself at the ridiculous secret confession.

He doesn’t let me argue further as he returns to his room. I pray for my sanity that he clothes himself, because the last thing I need is the image of Blake’s naked torso dripping in sweat.

Two things compel me to move. First, the fear of being alone. I don’t want to be alone here. Second, the aching need to beat Blake in any way.

The truth is, I always want to kiss you.