But I’m not sleeping with you tonight. I want to take it slow. I can’t just jump into this with you.” His shoulders slumped mildly, enough for me to notice, and I felt a tinge of disappointment. I guess, in a way, this could be seen as a test. If he were okay with my decision to play it safe, then that would prove he was truly ‘trying’ for something else other than a quick, meaningless fuck. So without my intending to, a lot was riding on what he said or did next. Right now, in this moment, he had the ability to make or break what we had. And damn, did I want it made. If he broke it, I would break too … then I’d break him. A seductive smile crept across his face. “I thought I told you we didn’t have to sleep.” “I’m serious, Josh,” I said, crossing my arms over my chest. His expression turned hard. “Uncross them. Now!” Slowly, I let my arms fall to my sides, which was when he stepped forward and placed his hands on my breasts, gently, softly, his touch one of controlled awe.
