Judy\u2019s POV<\/p>\n
Marcus left to fetch our order, and I stared at Gavin with my mouth hanging open. Never had I imagined that Gavin Landry would be ordering such food, especially on a date. He sat back in the booth, and I could feel his eyes on me, assessing my every facial movement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are we here?\u201d I finally asked him after what felt like an eternity of silence.<\/p>\n
He raised his brows at me as I met his eyes; I had been dying to know why he wanted to go out with me so badly; what any of this was even about it. Why we were at my favorite restaurant and ordering greasy food that I couldn\u2019t imagine him putting in his mouth? Food that I was convinced he\u2019d never touched a day in his life.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there a rule that we can\u2019t have dinner together?\u201d He asked. \u201cI don\u2019t remember stating otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n
I narrowed my eyes at him; I hated the effect he had on me. I hated that he was finding humor in my unease.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know what I mean,\u201d I murmur, my brows knitting together. \u201cWhy did you ask me out? And why are we at my favorite restaurant.\u201d<\/p>\n
He studied me for what felt like a long while and during that time, I could hardly breathe. His eyes poured into mine as if he were searching for the same answers to my questions. His expression was sober, and his eyes were dark as he analyzed me. He finally opened his mouth to speak, and his response was something I wasn\u2019t expecting.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause you make me curious,\u201d he told me.<\/p>\n
I tilted my head at his response.<\/p>\n
\u201cI make you curious?\u201d I asked him, not sure what he meant. \u201cHow so?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had a sexual relationship for a while, but we\u2019ve never really gotten to know one another,\u201d he explained. \u201cIs it a problem that I want to know who I\u2019m sleeping with?\u201d<\/p>\n
I nibbled on my lower lip and the darkening of his eyes made me remember his earlier words about bending me over the table and taking me right here and now. My cheeks immediately flushed, and I turned away, releasing my lip from between my teeth.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, you thought taking me to my favorite restaurant was a way to get to know me better?\u201d I asked him, my voice coming out much softer than I intended.<\/p>\n
He was quiet for a moment, his eyes scanning the side of my face. I could feel his eyes on me even though I was refusing to look at him.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d he finally replied. \u201cI wanted to know what kind of foods you enjoy\u2026 where you like going\u2026 the kind of environment you are most comfortable in.\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded; my eyes fixed on the table in front of me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see,\u201d I said softly.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that a problem?\u201d He asked; he didn\u2019t sound upset or offended; he sounded genuinely curious. \u201cHave I gone too far?\u201dnoveldrama<\/p>\n
There was a hint of vulnerability in his tone, and I quickly looked up at him to see that vulnerability flash through his eyes. For a second, my heart fluttered. He was actually worried about something. swnovel<\/p>\n
\u201cToo far?\u201d I asked, needing clarification on what he meant.<\/p>\n
\u201cI asked my assistant to find out what kind of things you enjoy and places you like to go,\u201d he admitted. \u201cWas too far of me? Do you feel as if I violated something? swnovel<\/p>\n
I blushed.<\/p>\n
He actually asked his assistant to do a background check on me.<\/p>\n
I shook my head feeling a small smile tug at the corner of my lips.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d I reply. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t too far. It\u2019s kind of sweet that you care enough to find out something about me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He was about to reply, or so I think he was, but Marcus returned with our root beer floats and our appetizers. It smelled heavenly and my stomach was growling hungrily.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there anything else I can get you before your main courses arrive?\u201d He asked, staring between the two of us.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust our wine,\u201d Gavin reminded him, making his eyes widen.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, Goddess. I am so sorry. I will get that right away,\u201d Marcus all but stammered as he hurried away to grab the wine.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help the laugh that bubbled out of me.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo we really need the wine?\u201d I asked. \u201cThe poor guy looked like he was about to have a heart attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe didn\u2019t need the wine, no. But it wouldn\u2019t be a true Gavin Landry date without it,\u201d he told me, a small smirk tugging at his lips.<\/p>\n
He unfolded his napkin and placed it delicately on his lap as if he were at a fine dining restaurant, and it made me chuckle.<\/p>\n
He placed a few pretzel bites and mozzarella balls on his small appetizer plate, and I watched him waiting for his reaction as he started to cut into the pretzel bite with his fork and knife. He paused when he saw my eyes were on him the entire time. I was stifling a laugh because I had never seen someone eat those with a fork and knife before. swnovel<\/p>\n
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