Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Book Club #3) - Lyssa Kay Adams Page 0,62
sort of childish in hindsight.”
Liv shrugged. “A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.”
“But stealing his shoes just to keep him in the room?”
“We’re all fools in love.”
“You’re sure you don’t mind us missing dinner?” Us, assuming Noah was receptive to her groveling.
“If either one of you show up at dinner, I’ll kill you both.”
“But this is your big weekend and—”
Liv slapped a hand over Alexis’s mouth. “This big weekend is about celebrating with our friends, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than you and Noah finally getting together.”
“What if he says no?”
Liv snorted. “He won’t.”
“What if he turns me away?”
“In that dress?”
“What if—”
“What if an hour from now you’re collapsing naked on his chest?”
Heat shot up Alexis’s cheeks. Liv laughed. “That’s what I’m talking about.”
Alexis bit her lip. “You’re sure Mack didn’t tell anyone about our plan?”
“I’m sure. As far as anyone will know, you have food poisoning from some bad sushi, and Noah lost his shoes.”
“I can’t believe I’m resorting to lies and subterfuge.”
Liv laughed and kissed Alexis’s cheek. “Good luck. Text me all the deets.”
Liv walked out with a giggle, leaving a trail of perfume behind her. As soon as the door clicked shut, Alexis walked to her bed and sat down on the edge of the mattress. She pressed a hand to her stomach. She could do this. All she had to do was go knock on Noah’s door and tell him—
A quick, efficient knock brought her back to her feet. Liv must have forgotten something. “I’m coming. Hang on.”
Alexis opened the door. “Did you forget something?”
Her voice died on the last note. It wasn’t Liv. It was a man. “I’m sorry. You must have the wrong room.”
But then her brain caught up with the details. He wore a dark suit with no tie. He was looking at the floor. His hair was pulled back in a bun, and his feet were bare.
Noah lifted his face. “I can’t find my shoes, but I was afraid you’d head down to dinner before I could talk to you. And I can’t go one more second without talking to you.”
She had an entire speech planned for when she saw him, but now that he stood before her, she forgot every word. “This wasn’t the plan. I was supposed to come to your room.”
“Lexa,” he rasped.
She took a single step forward, and in an instant, Noah did the rest. He wove his fingers into her hair and tugged her into the hallway. She went willingly, eagerly. And when his mouth found hers, she wrapped her arms around his neck where his hair tickled the hot, exposed skin of her wrists.
He lifted his lips just enough to moan, “God, Lexa. I’ve missed you so much.”
Then he kissed her again, hands in her hair, mouth wide over hers. Their kiss before had been a mere flirtation compared to this. With one strong arm, he hauled her firmly against his chest and then backed her against the hallway wall. He devoured her mouth like he could get drunk from her, and she gave as good as she got, tangling her fingers in his hair, slanting her head so he could go deeper. It was a no-holds-barred kiss. Openmouthed and soul-searching.
His hands suddenly cradled her face, forcing her to step back and look up at him. His gaze scorched her from the inside out. “I need you to listen to me. Don’t talk. Just listen.”
“O-Okay.”
“I should have said this that night, and I’ve done a shitty job of trying to say it ever since then.”
“Say what?” Her voice was as breathless as a Taylor Swift ballad.
“Do not ever think I regret what happened between us that night.” His thumbs caressed her cheeks as he swallowed. “There are a million things in my life I regret, but kissing you will never be one of them.”
Alexis leaned into him, pressed her lips against his. But then a quiet click made her suck in a breath.
His mouth hovered an inch above hers. “Your door just shut.”
“My key is in there.”
He didn’t miss a beat. “Then come to my room.”
She held his gaze. “And do what?”
“Whatever you’re ready for.”
She dug her fingers into his arms. “I made the first move before and look what happened. Tell me what you want. Please.”
His brow rested on hers. “Then let me spell it out for you like I should have done a long time ago.” Noah palmed the back of her head. With gentle pressure, he