The Best Man novel Chapter 31

"A simple question and yet so many answers", a mischievous smirk grew on the face

"We can start right here on this couch, maybe take it to the kitchen counter top next, then maybe on end up on the bed afterwards", he stroked his chin as he listed all the possible place he assumed I was saying we should fool around

"No you idiot", I hit him playfully with the back of my hand on his chest. "I meant where do you want me to start?"

"I know what you meant Liv", he laughed before leaning to kiss me on my shoulder. "I need you to help me unpack all these boxes and add a few feminine touches here and there, you know?"

"I'm really awful at adding feminine touches here and there hey"

"You could like give it a shot at least, right?"

"I guess I could try"

"That's my girl", he grinned before walking to his Bluetooth speaker and turned it on, connecting his phone and started playing music

"This should help us finish quickly", he said while already starting to unpack one box. I took a look at all the boxes surrounding the room and drew a breath, there were just so many of them.

So help us God

About three and a half hours later we were finished, only left with packing his groceries and the kitchenware. It's weird how quickly time passed by when I was with him. The conversations kept flowing, and we always had something to talk about. He was a tease, goofy and really made me laugh. What I liked about him was that he challenged me and I got to be myself when I was around him, I didn't have to pretend to be someone I'm not because he could obviously see through me. He was really fun, wise, acted stupid sometimes but all in all, he was really sweet and made me feel appreciated because he knew how to me feel like a woman......if you get what I mean #wink wink.

He was a genuinely a great guy and as much as I hate to admit it, I kinda liked to be around him cause when I was with him, I felt... I don't know...like happy and ish and I knew I was getting attached. I mean yes, the sex was great; i n c r e d i b l e.

-Ahem... mind-blowing actually

And there was absolutely nothing not to like about him, but I just couldn't. I wasn't putting myself in the firing line for another heartbreak. He seemed like he was just good to be true and that in itself doesn't guarantee a flawless relationship.

When I finished packing the glasses in cups on the top shelf in the kitchen, he was leaning on the counter, holding his cheek in his hand and just looking at me

"What?"

"Have you always been this beautiful?", he questioned looking all smitten, his eyes never leaving mine not even for one second and I gave a nervous laugh before walking away from him then felt his hands wrap around my waist, turning me around and pulled me to him

"Nathan, what are you doing?"

"Dance with me", I only realized that Can you stop the rain by Peabo Bryson was playing on the speaker

"Now?", I asked, a soft chuckle leaving my lips

"I don't see why not", he took my hand and started twirling me around, I giggled, and he smiled softly as I wrapped my arms around his neck. His hands travelled down my body and rested firmly on my waist. I strangely enjoyed being this close to him, being able to take in his scent and getting lost in his eyes. A smile crept into my lips as I noticed him smiling down at me, swaying us around the spacious lounge.

How can I go on?

Baby I'd be living on memories

Of you and me

All the love we made

"I forgot to tell you that will be a house-warming party kinda thing", he breathed out. "Their idea not mine"

"Do they know I'm here?"

"I'm sure they'll take it that I invited you too", his hands caressed my arms softly when he probably noticed that I was panicking

"Maybe I should go"

"We'll be okay", he chuckled softly, and I hesitated, not quite sure whether I should leave before they got here or stay. All those uncertainties however quickly dissolved when Nathan kissed me fully on the lips so daringly and passionately, my knees went weak for a good minute. We only broke away from each other when there was a knock on the door.

"Just relax, okay?", he whispered against my lips before gently biting on my lower lip one more time

"Okay", the kiss had weakened my state of mind and obviously I would agree to anything at that moment. I had to catch up on my breath while fanning my face with my hand, suddenly feeling really hot.

"You good?", he asked and when I gave a nod, he went ahead and open the door. I quickly jumped over the couch to take a sit. There were cheers of excitement as the group walked inside, bearing alcohol and snacks.

"Sweet apartment, Nate", Sarah said as the guys made a long appreciative whistle while they studied their surroundings and Nathan thanked them before both Tristan and Kevin piled two 6-packs of beer in his hands. Tristan stopped walking mid-action when his eyes met mine and I smiled at him, giving a small wave. Then all eyes were on me.

"Hey Liv", they all seemed surprised to see me and Tristan sat next to me

"Fancy seeing you here, Liv", Mellisa also said as she sat beside him. Kevin and Sarah also found a seat opposite me and Kevin's eyebrow quirked up as he looked at me and Nathan suspiciously.

"Is there something going on between you two?"