Playing a Player (Sweet Cravings #1) - Ivy Smoak Page 0,66

that closet," Rory said as he wrapped his arms around me.

He seemed to be thinking along the same lines I was. Not about falling behind, but about how he hated weddings. Although he probably hated them because he hated commitment and he hated me. I rolled my eyes at myself. I was being dramatic. Rory didn't hate me. But I still didn't want to give in to him. Despite our conversation earlier, I was still worried that sex was all he wanted from me. Maybe sleeping with him so soon had been a mistake.

He pushed my hair to the side and kissed the back of my neck, sending chills down my spine. I may have slept with him too soon, but I definitely didn't regret it.

I tilted my head back. "They're about to serve dinner. And I'm starving." I removed his hands from me and sat back down. I hated that this was somehow still a game between us. All I wanted to do was tell him how I felt. But if strangers asking if we were dating freaked him out, I didn't want to know how he'd react to me telling him that I was in love with him.

Chapter 31

The music started before I had even finished my overcooked dinner. I turned to Rory. "Everything you've cooked for me has been so much better than this."

He smiled at me. "It's harder to cook in large quantities. Everything I've cooked for you was made specifically for you." His thumb ran along the back of my neck.

"Well, you could totally cook for a place like this." I still wanted him to confess his ambitions to me. Maybe he just needed a little push.

"I really like my job right now. It gives me lots of free time."

The way he was staring at me made me blush.

He stood up and put his hand out for me. "Let's dance."

A slow song had just started. I put my hand in his and let him lead me toward the dance floor. He grabbed my waist and pulled me close.

The anger I had felt earlier seemed to completely disappear when he looked down at me. I wanted him to stare at me like this forever. Like I was the only girl he saw in the entire room. Like I was the only thing in the world that mattered to him. I clasped my hands behind his neck and smiled at him. I so badly wanted to tell him how I really felt. "I'm glad you came tonight," I said instead.

The scruff along his jaw line brushed against my cheek as he brought his lips to my ear. "Keira, you haven't made me cum tonight. I think it's about time we changed that." His hands drifted to my ass.

I laughed and moved his hands back to my waist. "You seem awfully eager." My voice didn't hide my own eagerness at all. I wanted him so badly.

"Well, I'm pretty sure I was promised that I'd get to fuck you in a closet if I agreed to be your plus one."

I laughed again. "You agreed to come with me two days ago. I only just told you that I've made out with guys at weddings a few hours ago."

"Hmm. I remember it differently."

The music changed to a faster paced song, but Rory kept his body pressed against mine. I wouldn't be able to resist him much longer.

"Keira!"

Becca and Jeremy had just walked over to us.

"Congratulations, Becca!" I said and gave her a hug. "You look so beautiful. That dress is gorgeous."

"Thank you! You remember Jeremy," Becca said and gestured to her new husband.

"Of course. It's great to see you again. Congratulations." I shook Jeremy's hand.

"And is this your boyfriend?" Becca asked. "It's nice to meet you." She put her hand out for Rory to shake.

Rory laughed. "Everyone at this wedding really likes to jump to crazy conclusions. We're really just roommates."

What the hell? Just roommates? It felt like he had slapped me. I could feel myself gaping at him. I turned back to Becca. "Congratulations again." My voice caught slightly. "I'm so happy for you guys." As I hugged Becca, I could feel the tears welling in my eyes. "If you'll excuse me." I quickly walked off the dance floor and past the tables full of happy couples. I felt so stupid. I walked out into the foyer where the cocktail hour had been. Where is the bathroom in this stupid place anyway? I just needed some time to regroup.