“Yeah, I’m fine, just had to go take care of something.”
I reached out to touch his lip. He winced at first then kissed my finger. I ordered him to sit on the couch and dashed into the kitchen to get some ice.
“Here put this on your lip and cheek.” I told him. His cheek was haloed black and blue.
“CC, I’m fine really. Can we talk now?” Hunter took the ice and dabbed his lip.
“Yeah, but not in here with everyone. Let’s go outside.”
“It’s raining.”
“I need to get out of here.” I told him. I really did not want to talk to him about us with the possibility of someone overhearing.
“Ok, let’s go.”
Hunter led me outside, through the pouring rain, and to his truck. He pushed me back against the cold truck. His hands cupped my face.
“I’m done trying to stay away,” he said. “I can’t do it anymore. I need you like my life depends on it.” The rain was streaming down on us, but I didn’t care. “I just need you.” He gently pulled my head to him and whispered. “I’m going to kiss you now.”
That is exactly what he did. I was tired of fighting my feelings for him, tired of being upset, just tired. His lips were so soft and urgent on mine, as if he was expressing all the passion and longing we had been holding onto for so long. I knew right then that Hunter was the only one I wanted. He was my happily ever after.
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
All I could think about was Hunter’s lips on mine. A tingly feeling spread from my lips, down my chest, and settled right between my legs. Hunter growled. He deepened the kiss. His tongue slipped in and found mine. I reached up and tangled my hands in his hair. I didn’t ever want this kiss to end. I was not sure what would happen when we broke apart. I would not be able to stop my heart from shattering if he called it a mistake. I didn’t care if our family was sitting in the house or not. I needed this kiss as if my life depended on it.
Hunter started to pull away, but I tightened my hands in his hair, holding his head to me. I was shivering. He reached up, removed my hands, and positioned them between us. He caught my lower lip between his teeth. I whimpered. Panted.
"You know,” he said, chuckling, “We have a thing with kissing in the rain.”
We were both soaked and I truly didn’t care, but then I remembered the cut on his lip.
“Oh god, I didn’t hurt you, did I?” I asked him, reaching up to run my thumb over his cut. God, I was an idiot.
“It was worth it.” He bent down and kissed me again. “I guess I’m forgiven for talking to that girl yesterday?”
“Only if you tell me what happened to you.” I said.
He pushed my bangs out of my face. “I got a text from Hailey telling me that she ran into a very drunk Dominic. He said he was on his way to talk to you. I stopped him before he came over. Let’s just say that he isn’t going to be going anywhere for a while.”
“Hunter, he could have pressed charges against you.”
“He didn’t. And I couldn’t have him come over here and throw himself at you, I can’t handle that shit.”
“KENZIE!” Mason yelled from the front door.
“Shit.” Hunter said, stepping back from me.
“Get your ass in here. Mom wants you.”
Mason glared at us. I knew this was not going to go over well. I hoped he would not make a scene with everyone here.
“Coming.” I yelled back to him. “I guess we better get back inside.” He reached in and grabbed his keys from his pocket. “I’ll be back later. I’m going to run home and change. Tell my mom and Jay that I’ll be back.”
“Ok. See you in a little bit.” I didn’t know what to do. Did I kiss him goodbye or hurry inside?
I didn’t have to guess. Hunter grabbed both of my hands, entwined our fingers, and kissed me goodbye.
“You know, you can drag my ass out in the rain and kiss me anytime you want.” I told him when we broke apart from our kiss.
Smirking at me, he said. “I’ll have to remember that.”