Total pages in book: 87
Estimated words: 82198 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 329(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 82198 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 329(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
I barely got the words out. “Yep. This is perfect.” Just like Preston was perfect. Closing my eyes, I settled more into Preston’s side.
Jesus H. Christ. Why does he have to be a Sox fan?
Chapter 12
A Night to Remember
Preston
Harmony had fallen asleep almost immediately. By the time the movie was over, my arm was so asleep it felt like pins sticking me every time she moved an inch.
Looking at her, I smiled. She was sleeping so peacefully, I hated to move her. Looking around, I saw a blanket lying across the back of the sofa. Reaching for it, I pulled it over Harmony and somewhat adjusted my body so I was lying on the sofa and had Harmony wrapped in my arms.
This is not good. So not good.
Moaning internally, I closed my eyes. Jesus, this is so good. So very good.
No. No, this is not good. Friends. We are just friends.
Harmony let out a small whimper. Pulling her in closer to me, her body completely relaxed. Fighting to keep my eyes open, I finally gave up the battle and drifted off to sleep. As much as I didn’t want to admit it, holding Harmony in my arms felt amazing. I’d never felt so complete in my entire life.
As sleep took over, I whispered, “Just friends.”
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Harmony moved slightly in my arms as I held her against me. Even though every inch of me was aching and I was sure my body would cramp the moment I stood up, I prayed like hell it wasn’t morning yet. This was for sure going to be a night I would never forget.
I inhaled a deep breath, and Harmony’s scent filled my senses. That’s when I heard Harmony clear her throat.
Wow. Harmony sure has a deep morning voice.
Opening my eyes, I saw Jake sitting on the coffee table wearing a wide grin. I glanced down to see Harmony snuggled up against me with my arms wrapped around her.
“You’re sure holding on to her for dear life,” Jake whispered.
Giving Jake a dirty look, I mouthed, “Screw you.” I was almost positive Jake knew I had feelings for his sister. Hell, I was holding on to her for dear life as I slept on the sofa with her.
Smiling bigger, he leaned over and looked at Harmony. “She sure is sleeping peacefully.”
“My arm is about to fall off,” I whispered.
Harmony moved about and then stretched. Opening her eyes, she saw Jake smiling at her.
“Hey,” Harmony said in a sleepy voice.
“Sleep good, baby sister?”
Nodding, she said, “I slept amazingly.” Harmony started to move and then stopped. Sitting up quickly, Harmony turned to look at me. “Preston?”
Giving her a slight smile, I replied, “Harmony?”
Snapping her head back over to Jake, she asked, “What time is it? I’ve got class this morning.”
Looking at his watch, he said, “It’s almost eight.”
Jumping up, I flew off the sofa. “Shit! I’ve gotta go.”
Harmony stood up and watched as I quickly put my shoes back on. “You had your shoes off, Preston? With those socks?”
Laughing, I looked at Jake and shrugged my shoulders as Jake burst out laughing.
“Sorry, Harmony.” Reaching out to shake Jake’s hand, I said, “Sorry I can’t stay and chat, but I’m late.”
Turning to Harmony, my heart stopped. Her eyes looked so sad. “Where are you going?” Harmony asked.
“I promised my mom I’d take her and my sister shopping in Boston. Something about a winter formal.”
The smile that spread across Harmony’s face about dropped me to my knees.
“Sounds like fun,” Jake said sarcastically. Harmony shot him a dirty look before looking back at me.
“I’ll walk you out, Preston.”
Nodding, I pointed for her to lead the way. Looking over my shoulder, I lifted my hand. “Talk to you later, Jake.”
Narrowing his eyes at me, he said, “Oh, you better believe we’ll be talking later.”
Shit. That can’t be good.
Harmony walked me out to my car and I could tell she had something on her mind. “Is everything okay, Harmony?”
Sucking in her upper lip, she bit down on it before giving me a forced smile. “Yeah, sorry. Um…thank you for staying with me last night, Preston. I’m sure you had somewhere better to be.”
Lifting my hand up, I placed it on the side of her face. “There was nowhere else I wanted to be last night than where I was.”
Harmony’s lips parted as she sucked in a quick breath. She took a step away from me, and I dropped my hand and smiled weakly.
“I’ll see you around, Preston. Thanks again for yesterday and for, um…ahh…staying again last night.”
My heart dropped slightly. It was clear Harmony didn’t want anything other than a friendship with me. And that was how it should be. At least that’s what my head was telling me. My heart, on the other hand, was quickly falling for Harmony.
“Anytime, Harmony. I enjoyed myself.”
Raising her hand and giving me another goodbye, Harmony turned and headed toward her place.