It’s time to leave, I’m too nervous to drive so I order myself an Uber and it arrives quickly. The car pulls up in front of Flynn’s building but I don’t move. I sit here, staring at the back of the seat in front of me. Taking a deep breath, I step out and walk toward the entrance. The doorman opens the door for me and nods hello, but doesn’t say anything. Smiling at the concierge, I walk toward the elevators, my heart excitedly racing with each step I take. Pressing the call button, the doors open and as I step in, my nerves kick in. I become a nervous ball of energy. My eyes watch the numbers as I travel up to the top floor. Nervously, I rub my hands up and down my dress a million times on the ride up. Biting my bottom lip, I let out a huge breath just as the elevator doors open. With a nervous sigh, I take a calming deep breath and step out into the penthouse foyer.
Holding my head up high, I walk toward his door. Raising my hand, I knock. Suddenly butterflies appear in my stomach and they begin to flap their wings rapidly. The door swings opens and when I see Flynn smiling back at me, all those nerves instantly disappear. “Hey,” I greet. Hey, really, Avery?
“Hey,” he says in reply. His eyes rake over me ever so slowly. His gaze setting my body on fire. “You look stunning, Avery.” The deep timbre of his accented voice prickles my skin. Looking down at myself, I grin, Yeah, this dress is smoking hot, thanks Cress for making me buy it. And from the look on Flynn’s face, I’ve knocked it out of the park tonight.
My eyes roam over him, and I too like what I see. I’m lost in everything that is Dr. Flynn ohh-so-sexy Kelly, and I can’t believe I’m going out with him tonight. I feel like I’ve stepped into an alternate universe, hot guys don't fall me for. Bay? Yes. She’s confident and outgoing. Me? I’m shy and reserved. My nerves ramp up again and doubt begins creeps in. I can’t do this. I shouldn’t be here. It isn’t until Flynn touches my arm and smiles at me that everything settles down. The connection of his palm on me, instantly calms me. All those nerves evaporate and I feel like I can breathe again. We stare at one another. The air around us crackling with lust, desire, and everything in between.
“Evening, Dr. Kelly,” I shyly offer, then I internally scold myself because I’ve already said hey. Off to a swimming start here, Evans.
“Evening, Ms. Evans,” he says with a smile and wink.
My panties are now soaked. We continue to stare at one another and I’m ready to say screw dinner. I want to throw myself at the man before me and ravage him. Before my craziness comes to fruition, he steps into the hall and closes the door behind him. Stepping to me, he places a gentle kiss on my cheek and when he pulls back, my skin is tingling from the ever so brief kiss. Lifting my hand, I caress the spot where his lips just were and my smile widens. “Shall we?” he asks, offering me his elbow.
“We shall,” I murmur, as I link my arm with his.
We spin around and make our way toward the elevator. We step into the car I just exited and as the doors close, the air around us electrifies once again. Standing next to one another, we not so subtly check the other out on the ride down. Flynn is rocking a pair of black slacks and a silver-gray button-down that accentuates his blue eyes, making them pop. His hair is styled in that sexy, messy man way and there’s a slight five o’clock shadow gracing his chin.
The elevator arrives on the ground floor and we step out. He places his hand at my lower back and ushers me toward the exit. My heels click on the marble floor as we cross the lobby. The concierge nods toward us, and smiles. Flynn nods his head in return. “Evening, Max.”
“Evening, Dr. Kelly.” He pauses and looks to me. “Ms. Evans.” Lifting my hand, I offer a shy wave and smile.
The doorman opens the door for us and when we step outside, I quiz Flynn, “How does he know my name?”
“I added you to the access list. That’s how you got up without any concern earlier.”
“Really? Why?”
“Because after tonight, I hope that you’ll be visiting me often.” Whaaaat?
He places a kiss on my temple and ushers me into a waiting car. I’ve been so wrapped up in this man that I didn’t even notice the car idling at the curb. “Ohh, fancy. Do you always use a car service?”
“Not often, but I wanted to make tonight special.”
Entering the car, I scoot across the seat and watch as Flynn climbs in beside me. I cannot help but ogle the sexy as sin man climbing in. How in the hell am I on a date with this man?
“Like what you see?” he cockily says, lifting his eyebrows teasingly.
“Meh.” I shrug. “I’ve seen better,” I playfully reply. Wow, Avery, where is this sass coming from?
“Really?” he counters.
“My lips are sealed.” Mimicking locking my lips, I grin at him and wink. He smirks at me and a small laugh escapes me.
“I’m sure I can unseal them,” he cockily replies.
He stares at me intently and then his gaze drops to my lips. My tongue darts out and I gently bite down. “I guess time will tell.”
“Well then, looks like I need to up my game because, Avery, since I saw you at my door, I’ve really wanted to taste you again.”
Swallowing deeply, I look to him seductively and whisper, “Why don’t you then?”
“Because, if I kiss you now, I won’t be able to stop, and I want to spoil you before I fuck you, plus, I wasn’t referring to kissing the lips on your face.”
My eyes bug open at the crassness of his statement but at the same time, my insides sizzle at the thought of what will come later. Sitting back in my seat, I stare out my window and grin. I really want him to kiss and ravish me. I want him to do everything to me.
Sneaking glances at the man beside me, my desire and want builds with each mile the car travels along the freeway. “You know I can see you staring at me, right?”
My heads snaps to his. “How?”
“Because I’m staring at you, lass. I’m watching your every move. You, Avery Evans, are the sexiest woman alive, and I’m lucky as hell to be on a date with you this evening.” He pauses and reaches over to take my hand in his. Lacing our fingers together, he rests our joined hands on his thigh. “When I saw you standing at my door, I was tempted to say screw the restaurant. I wanted to drag you inside where I’d feast on you for dinner, but then the sensible side of me kicked in and reluctantly but also happily, here we are.”
Holy shit, he did not just say that to me.
Holy shit, we were thinking the same thing.
My mouth opens and closes a few times, words escape me and then my brain fires and words appear. “And I thank you for that, I’m starving.”
“I am too…for you.”
My eyes widen at his words and my panties dampen. Pursing my lips, I lower my gaze to my lap. My heart is racing right now, my insides are a buzz and my lady bits are throbbing. Biting my lower lip, I turn my head slightly and look directly into his eyes. “And for the record, Dr. Kelly, I would have totally been down with the ravishing of option one.”
He shakes his head and laughs, a deep belly laugh that’s music to my ears. “You continue to surprise me, Avery Evans.”
“I continue to surprise myself too when I’m around you.” Shuffling around, I face him. “Flynn, we are total opposites but there’s something about you I’m drawn to. I couldn’t stay away, even if I wanted to.”