She's Still The One: A Brother's Best Friend, Rockstar Romance Kaci Rose (essential reading txt) 📖

of me is excited to have this side of him to myself. I don't want to share it, which is why I want to put off telling Landon for just a bit longer.

I flip through social media and realize I've been up here for an hour, and all I can think about is cuddling with Dallas. So, turning my lights off, I go and peek my head out of the door. The house is silent, and the lights are off under my brother’s door. Traveling always wears him out, so my guess is he's dead asleep already.

I close my door and head across the hall to Dallas's room and quietly sneak in, closing the door behind me. When I turn to face the bed, there’s enough light to see him, sitting up staring at me.

"Get over here." He says, his voice gruff.

"Did I wake you?" I ask.

"I couldn't sleep, and I was about ten minutes from coming to your room." He pulls me in, as I get under the blankets. My back is plastered to his front, as he holds me tight.

"I don't think I can sleep without you anymore." He whispers in my ear. "I've gotten too used to it. Sleep, baby girl. I’ll set an early alarm, so you can get back to your room, before Landon wakes up."

I turn in his arms, facing him so both our fronts are molded together.

"I don't think I can sleep without you either," I tell him and bring a hand up to cup his cheek.

I kiss him nice and slow, not looking to take it any further, just needing to reconnect with him. When he pulls back, he tucks my head under his chin, and it's the most comfortable I've ever been.

Chapter 24

Dallas

Sneaking around for a few stolen moments with my girl each day sucks. I want her in my bed to hold her every night. I want to wake up with her. We are both exhausted from having to be up early, so Landon doesn't find us together, but any time with her is worth it.

Landon left for his trip today. We survived a week barely. We were meeting every day at the cabin I rented. I cited meetings, and she used excuses from business meetings to get togethers with friends. This still only got us an hour or two of time together.

Mason was very understanding, when we told him about our situation and promised not a word, until we were ready. I owe him so much for helping take care of Austin. I made sure the increase in his pay showed him how much I appreciated him.

Our afternoons in the cabin were amazing. Just holding her in my arms and reconnecting was what I needed, but I craved making her cum too. She tried a few times to take things further, but then accepted when I told her I wanted to go slow with her. Who knew I'd crave the most basic activities with her more than I would want sex?

I want to have dinner with her, hold her while we watch TV, and sleep next to her every night. I want to talk about our day and kiss her, until she’s breathless.

I know I need to tell her the real reason I haven't slept with her, because it's becoming harder and harder to stop myself from sinking into her, when she spreads her legs. I crave her, but I won't sleep with her, until she knows all of me. I also want Landon to know about us. I don't want him to think this is about sex, so I want to look him in the eye and tell him I haven't slept with her.

Austin and I have known each other for so long, but there’s still a side I have kept from her, from everyone. I think Landon has an idea, but we don't talk about it. I want Austin to know me, before we take that step.

Tomorrow, is a hard day for me. I need to explain it to her and open up to her about my feelings. Explain she isn't one of the many and also what she means to me. I want to tell her everything. I think she's ready, and I need to do this, open myself up to her. I want to admit how long I've liked her; how long it's been only her.

I've been going over and over in my head today what I want to tell her, and how I want to tell her. I try not to think of it sending her running, but it’s a possibility.

I'm in meetings all day today. Ones I couldn't get out of, no matter how hard I tried. I've been texting with Austin all day. Neither of us can wait for me to get home. Landon was still there, when I left this morning, but he's gone now.

Austin: I never realized how big this house really is. It never felt so big with you guys here.

Me: Yeah, I don't like being there alone much either. What are you doing?

Austin sends me a picture. Making sure no one is around to see, I open it, and I'm instantly hard. She’s in the bathtub, in my room, and covered in bubbles. You can't see her face or anything inappropriate just her long legs on the side of the tub, but it's enough to drive me crazy.

Me: Baby, you can't do this to me. I still have this dinner meeting, before I can get back to you.

Austin: I'll be waiting, don't worry.

I figure maybe I can change the subject.

Me: Did you eat dinner?

Austin: Yes, I ate the last of the leftover fried chicken.

Damn, those were the best leftovers in the fridge. Landon made them last night, and his fried chicken rivals many restaurants here in town.

Me: Thief. I had called dibs on those leftovers.

Austin: Mmm, maybe you will have to punish me.

Fuck. I excuse myself and head to the restroom to get myself