Page 5 of Thirsting for the Lumbersnack
“Where are we going?” I asked.
“You’ll have to wait and see,” Rune said with a wink before closing the door and climbing in on his side.
The suspense was killing me. There were only so many places in this small town I didn’t know about, and they were few and far between.
Rune drove the long way towards the center of town, taking the scenic route until we pulled into the town’s bar, Appleridge Mixer.
“How’s a bite to eat and some live music?” Rune asked and I nodded.
“Sounds good to me.”
As we walked towards the doors, the vibrations from the music could be felt and my excitement ticked up a notch.
“How about a drink to start?” Rune asked, and I nodded, going for a beer. I kept our spot as he brought over two ice cold ones.
I watched his distinct Adam’s apple bob in his throat as he drank the beer down. Fuck, he was sexy…all I could think about was how badly I wanted to kiss him.
The drinks flowed along with the food and Rune cut himself off after a few beers while mine kept on coming. After we stuffed ourselves full of food, we found ourselves on the dance floor. I don’t know how I moved with such a full stomach, but somehow, I did.
Rune led me through songs, spinning me around as I laughed, the room spinning in the best way. Warmth spread through me from head to toe.
I barely knew anything about this man, yet it felt like I knew everything.
After a few songs, we took a break at a booth far in the back. We sat together on the same side and Rune wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pulled me close.
He brought his mouth close to my ear, his hot breath falling onto my sensitive skin and sending shivers down my spine.
“I want to kiss you, Kaia. I’ve fantasized about it since I laid eyes on you yesterday.”
A boldness from somewhere in the sky fell down and took over my body, transforming me into a vixen who got everything she wanted. “So, kiss me then. What are you waiting for?”
with a growl, Rune grabbed my chin and turned my head towards his before covering my mouth with his own. I lost myself in his kiss, our mouths moving in sync as our tongues warred with one other, battling it out for an unknown cause.
Everything around me, from the loud music to the crowd of people, fell away, leaving only us two in the booth. We kissed and kissed and kissed some more, hands stealing touches and pushing boundaries.
When we finally broke apart, our breaths mingled and I licked my lips, wanting to taste more of him, as much of him as I could possibly taste.
“Spend the night with me, Kaia. Please.”
“Rune, I don’t know if that’s such a good idea. We barely know each other and….”
“Please. I know it sounds crazy, but I’ve never felt this way before. Why not just lean into it and see what happens?”
“But Rune…I…”
“Yes, it’s crazy. It’s fast. It’s wild. But when you know, you know, right?”
Rune searched my eyes in the dark bar, and I had no idea what to say. I felt the crazy strong feelings too. I couldn’t deny it if I tried. Yet why fight it? Where would that get me?
I should embrace it. Lean into it.
And finally allow myself to have some fucking fun.
CHAPTER FOUR
Rune
Kaia openedup like a flower as soon as I got a few drinks in her. Between the music, the food, and the vibe inside the bar, we danced and laughed, and I had the most fun I’d had in a long time.