Pistol Whipped - Ashley Bostock Page 0,35
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“Don't go getting all shy on me now, Gabriella.” His husky voice tickled her earlobe.
She smiled. “It's hard not too. I don't go around talking about my sex life with anyone. Especially not you.”
“Things are changing between us. Let's enjoy it while I’m here. You know, before I move to the city. We just have to agree that this will be all it is. It can't continue into a relationship because it would never work with me living so far away. And that way, it will never have the chance to ruin our friendship.”
She nodded her head in agreement. “I know. I agree. This won't ruin our friendship—we can't let it. Knowing you will be moving to the East Coast sets the bar on that, don't you think? I’m sure someday we’ll look back at all this when we find a husband and a wife, and we’ll wonder what we were thinking.” She let out another laugh, even though the mention of Logan’s mythical wife didn't sit well in her tummy.
Chapter Twenty
“Brandi said everything is running smoothly at Lolita’s.”
“That's good to know.”
“Yeah, it is. Especially since this is the first time I’ve ever left it for this long. It worked perfectly that the children she works for are off for Spring Break and they all went on vacation. Brr, it's cold in here.”
“Yeah, it is. It's a cute hotel.”
“How did you ever find this Mume’s Boutique Hotel, anyway? Had we been walking in the dark, I'm not sure we would have found it on our own. It's in a tiny spot. And the fact that we have to ring the doorbell to be let in every time is quite interesting.”
“Not as interesting as having to leave this big key with them every time we leave the hotel. I get paranoid about things like that. I hope they have a safe. Is that standard for small hotels here?”
“I don't know. It's not standard for Americans—that's for sure. Could you imagine? But why is the hallway so cold? I hope our room isn't this cold!” Gabriella smoothed her palms over her arms.
“Let’s find out.”
Logan unlocked the door to their hotel room with the large skeleton key. Luckily a small light above the table was kept on.
“This is so cute.”
“Are you sure its okay to stay in the same bed again?”
“Yes. I wouldn’t have brought it up if I wasn’t certain.” Gabriella’s eyes flitted over the small room.
“Check out the shower.”
The bathroom was enclosed in its own room but instead of standard walls enclosing the separate room, the shower was enclosed in all glass. All glass windows so you could watch someone taking a bath or shower. Blinds were folded up on top and a small string hung down to adjust them as necessary. Her cheeks heated at the implication. Without moving her head, she gazed at Logan who seemed just as thoughtful regarding the implication of the shower walls.
She nervously cleared her throat. “Well, I’m glad they have blinds.”
“You mean, you don’t want to give me a show? Tsk, tsk. With a body like that, I’m extremely disappointed, Gabriella.”
He was teasing her. Okay, on some level he was teasing her, but his gaze told the other part—he really wouldn’t mind a show. In fact, he looked like he was envisioning that right now. She no longer felt chilly like she had when they first walked in the room. He stepped toward her, releasing both of their luggage from his hands and bent his neck and planted a kiss on her forehead.
“Don’t be so shy. You weren’t ever shy before, no need to start now.”
Easier said than done. He stood there looking so handsome, towering over her with the light shining on his hair, creating the illusion of highlights. He was sexy.
“I’m trying to impress you now, though.” She batted her eyelashes.
“You’ve impressed me already.”
“Really?”
“Oh yeah.” He traced her arms with his fingertips. “Let’s go downstairs and try the Sake. Unless, you’d prefer to walk around?”
“No, let’s do that and then we have all day tomorrow to explore. What time do we go to Hiroshi’s for dinner tomorrow?”
“At seven. He originally wanted six, but I have a surprise for you that is best at sunset.”
“Sounds ominous. Give me a hint!”
“No. No hints. You have studied too much about Japan that one hint will tell you everything. Let’s go get a drink.”
Pouting, she followed him back into the cold hallway and down the elevator. They found a table inside the small seating area