Chapter 39
JACK
After seeing Jessi in bed wearing nothing but my shirt and biting her lip, her eyes unmistakably full of lust, I nearly give in.
Damn. The way she slid her tongue over her lips and my thumb .
. . I can’t get it out of my mind. For the past day, I have replayed everything and fantasized about where it could have led.
This woman is under my skin in a big way.
But it’s time to pump the brakes. I need to be very careful about how I move forward. I don’t want to cross a line that can’t be undone. She needs me right now, and I don’t want to do something that makes her lose her trust in me. I need to move us into the platonic zone stat.
Me
You excited about starting today?
Jessi
Very, but also nervous.
Me
You have nothing to be nervous about. Everyone already loves you here.
Jessi
Promise that you’ll tell me if I add to your workload.
Me
You won’t.
Jessi
I never pegged you for a guy who sleeps in PJ pants. I thought you would be more of a boxer sleeper.
Good God. This girl will be the death of me, but I play her game.
Me
I usually sleep naked, but I thought it would be inappropriate to walk into your bedroom like that.
Jessi
I guess we wouldn’t have ironed out today’s details if you had.
Me
I agree. It’s a good thing I put them on lol
Jessi
Debatable. See you later
“So much for putting us in the platonic zone,” I mumble.
I have to put a stop to this.
Later.