Not Enough: Is love ever enough? (The Enough Series Book 1) Read Free Page B

fingers graze as he hands me the bottle of water and I
can’t help fantasizing about having my way with him right here in his pristine kitchen.
Looking up I find myself locked into a powerful gaze coming out of the most
piercing blue eyes I have ever seen. I could lose myself in the depths of those
irises for hours. I am certain if I looked into them long enough I would be hypnotized
and willing to submit to his every desire. Hell, I am ready to consider that
option now.
    Deciding I had better stop this situation before it goes any
further I try to hop off the counter only to stumble into his arms. My legs
have obviously tightened up on me and the stiffness makes it hard to pry myself
away from him. If I were the least bit inclined to pursue a romantic
relationship or fling I would stay in these strong arms forever.
    However, I am the self-proclaimed ice queen of abstinence and
this man definitely has the power to melt my fortress. With the miniscule
amount of self-resolve I have left I withdraw from his arms and steady myself, “Austin
thank you for everything, I really appreciate it. I am sure I will see you
around since you are in the neighborhood.” In the neighborhood, Rylee, come
on even you know that is word vomit.
    I begin my retreat out of the kitchen before I can ramble
anymore. “Wait, Rylee why don’t you stay for a little while. I will order lunch
and we can hang out.” His slight southern accent is about to crumble my
resolve. It is just so damn sexy.
    “Austin, it looks like you have plenty going on here with
your moving in and all, maybe another time ok.” There that wasn’t too harsh or
rude, I applaud myself.
    “Please Rylee, I have nothing to do here the movers are just
about done, and then I will all alone in this big old house with nothing to do,”
he says with his best sad puppy face. I cannot help smiling but maybe harsh or
rude was the way to play it.
    I am trying to figure out a tactful way to say no again, when
he pleads, “I am not trying to get in your pants, although I wouldn’t turn it
down. However, my mama raised me better than that. I just want a friend to hang
with. The only people I know around here are my teammates, coaches, and other organizational
staff. I would like to have one person in my life I do see at work.”
    Upon finishing his statement, I see a flash of sadness in his
dreamy eyes and it is like a dagger straight to my heart.
    “Okay Austin, but why me? You can’t possibly have trouble
meeting people.” I would love to give in and be his friend, in more ways than
one, but I know being close to him would test my sexual restraint daily if not
hourly.
    I see bewilderment and intrigue in his eyes before he
explains, “Why you? Well, for starters you are the first person I have met that
I am fairly certain wants nothing from me. Well, besides my medical expertise
and dog catching skills.”
    That earns him a little giggle and a smile. The truth is, I
don’t want anything from him, well except for all of him all over me. That
right there is why you cannot do this Ry; you can’t even control your thoughts
around him.
    Interrupting my thoughts he continues, “Most people only see
me as Super Bowl MVP Austin Black, and couldn't care less who I really am, and
that gets lonely Rylee.” He emphasizes the MVP part with air quotes and I suddenly
feel sorry for the man who I would have thought had it all.
    Shit! What kind of monster would I be if I denied that heartfelt plea? It is
also true I could use a few more friends or a friend outside of Jeremy’s inner
circle. Turning to face him, I look into his penetrating gaze and extend my
hand, “Ok friend what do you suggest we do now.”
    I am shocked when he uses my hand to pull me to him, “Brothers
don’t shake hands,” he hugs me tight.
    I can’t help laughing, “You did not just quote Tommy Boy.” He
looks impressed that I knew the quote.
    “See Rylee I knew we were made for one another, I have never
met a girl