Total pages in book: 108
Estimated words: 103159 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 516(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 344(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 103159 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 516(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 344(@300wpm)
Louie waved me off and turned his head, and I saw Paul’s shoulders shake a little.
“You better be laughing, Paul.”
“Don’t talk to the camera guys, Hunter,” Jack warned.
Kipton sat up and wiped her face. “God, I love that movie.”
I chuckled and got up to stretch my legs. Kipton smiled as she attempted to make herself stop crying.
My eyes glanced briefly at Jessie, who stood at the other end of the room. How was it that there were people in the house and we’d both forgotten all about them. And the cameras?
“Oh man, I need to stretch my legs.”
Reaching my hand down, I pulled Kipton up and watched her stretch like a cat. “Did you like the movie?”
“I liked the movie.”
A wide grin appeared on her face. “I knew you would!”
Suddenly, music started to play in the background. It was Jordan Davis, “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot.” I raised a brow and held my hand out. “Dance with me?”
“I’d love to,” Kipton said softly, placing her hand in mine. We were both wearing mics, so whatever we said, no matter how low, everyone would hear.
Spinning her around before I drew her closer to me, I said, “It’s not a parking lot, but it’ll do.”
Kipton tossed her head back and laughed before she looked at me and our eyes met. We moved together like we’d danced a million times. Kipton wrapped her arms around my neck as I leaned my forehead against hers, and everything and everyone melted away again, except for the two of us.
As soon as that song ended, another one started. It was even slower…a song that my mother and father had danced to several times.
I pulled Kipton closer as the words to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” started. She dropped her head to my chest, and I swore we became one. My body felt like I was dancing on a cloud, and I wanted more than anything to tell her I loved her, right here, right now. Instead, I held her even closer.
Her fingers played with my hair as I rubbed my hand gently against her back. Deciding to have a bit of fun, I spun her away and back, then dipped her.
“Why, Mr. Shaw, you have dance moves!”
I winked. “You should see all of my moves.”
Her smile faded some, and the only thing I could see was love in her eyes. When I pulled her close again, I placed my hand on the side of her face and brushed my thumb gently across her cheek.
“You’re so beautiful, Kip.”
She swallowed hard and dropped her head back against my chest, fisting her hand in my shirt.
Moments later, doing a little spin, she looked at me—and nothing at that moment could have stopped me from kissing her. Placing my finger under her chin, I lifted her head and leaned in.
It was a soft kiss at first. Then she slid her hands up and around my neck and opened more to me. We were instantly lost to one another, and if Jack hadn’t spoken in our ears, I wasn’t sure what would have happened next.
“The live feed is going crazy right now! As much as they’re loving this, you two need to stop.”
Kipton instantly stepped away from me, and I cleared my throat.
“Um, do you want to watch another movie?” I asked.
Looking around the room, and seeming to remember where we were, what we were doing, Kipton shook her head slowly. “I should go.”
“Are you sure?”
With a wobbling nod, she replied, “I think our date time’s almost up. And…I’m definitely sure that if I don’t leave now…” Her words drifted off, and I wasn’t entirely sure she’d meant to say that last part or not.
The second her cheeks turned pink, I knew that was supposed to be an internal thought.
“Right,” I said, rubbing the back of my neck. “Can I see you back home?”
“Truth Booth,” Jack reminded us.
Kipton looked torn as she glanced up at me from where she was sitting on the couch, putting her boots on. I couldn’t swipe because it was Kipton. So what in the hell should I say to the viewers?
“They’re going to want to know your impressions about this date, Hunter,” Jack added.
Kipton took the decision out of my hands, doing her hosting responsibility. “That’s okay. You should stay. The viewers will want your recap as soon as possible.”
I nearly scowled, frustration filling me as I walked over to Kipton and held out my hand to help her up.
With the cutest damn smile on her face, she softly said, “I had a lot of fun tonight.”
God, Kipton. Do you have any idea how you make me feel?
“I did too.”
We walked over to where I’d hung her coat, and I helped her put it on. Kipton glanced at me. “Night, Hunter.”
I was seconds away from opening the door and saying good night, but my heart won out over my head.