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Lauren after being an asshole.”
    “Language, Emily,” my mom scolded over the phone. I always cursed too much, and even at twenty-one my mother reprimanded me for it.
    “All right, all right.” I turned back to Andrew. “But I didn’t flip out that night. I even agreed to help him after . . . oh crap.”
    My mom was right. Two years ago, I would have ripped Josh apart for acting the way he did that night. Instead, Andrew had stopped me from getting in Josh’s face by kissing me, forcing me to calm down.
    “Am I right?” Mom asked, a bit of a gloat to her voice.
    “What’s wrong?” Andrew asked at the same time.
    Shaking my head, I started to laugh. For a girl who was never going to let a man run her life, my mom was right—Andrew knew exactly what to say and do to calm me down when my temper threatened to get the better of me. He made me a better person—even when I didn’t realize it.
    Turning to face Andrew, I smiled at him and placed a quick kiss on his lips. My eyes didn’t leave his as I answered her question.
    “You’re right, Mom. Andrew does bring out the best in me.”
    “You bet I do.” He winked at me.
    I gave him a quick pinch. “Ow,” he yelped, rubbing his side. “What was that for?”
    “To remind you that even though you do bring out the good in me, I will still set you straight when I need to.”
    I could hear Mom laughing in the background. “Okay, honey, I’m going to let you go so you can spend some time together.”
    “Wait, Mom. Andrew said something about brunch?”
    “Oh yes. After Andrew left I spoke with his mom and she loves the idea. Are you two free next weekend? We can find a place in the middle of all of us.”
    “I’m good.” I looked over at Andrew. “Does coach have you guys doing a workout next weekend?”
    “Nope,” he said, wrapping his arms around me. “I’m all yours.”
    It became hard to concentrate when Andrew began kissing up the side of my neck. Shivers raced down my body and all I wanted to do was get off the phone and go take a nice long shower with him.
    “Andrew’s good too,” I said, proud that my voice came out normal, instead of all breathy.
    “That’s perfect. I’ll call Sarah and we’ll get something set up for next weekend. I’ll call you later with all of the details.”
    “Okay, Mom. I’ll talk you later.”
    “I’m so happy for you guys. Give Andrew my love.”
    “Love you too, Mom, and thanks.”
    The minute I hit the “end” button on the phone, Andrew stopped kissing my neck and moved down to the soft juncture between my neck and shoulder, lightly sucking. At the same time, his hands slipped around to my stomach and below the hem of my T-shirt. Kissing his way back up he whispered in my ear, “Did you like your breakfast this morning?”
    “I did,” I said, tilting my head, giving him better access.
    “Have you showered yet?”
    “I did, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t use another one.”
    He pulled his hands out from under my shirt and stood up from the couch. Reaching out a hand to me, he said, “Well come on then. I’m all hot and sweaty.”
    Was he ever hot and sweaty. All I wanted to do was run my tongue all over those fine looking abs so, placing my hand in his, I stood up and led the way to the bathroom. The minute the door closed behind us his mouth was on mine, tasting every inch. He stepped back and turned on the shower. Without a second thought, I pulled the shirt over my head, taking a step forward, connecting with him skin to skin, his body still hot from the run. Our mouths connected in a kiss that created heat of its own. My tongue slipped out to taste his lips, only to be sucked into his mouth as the kiss continued.
    Once the water was warm and steam filled the room, we climbed in. Our hands and bodies were everywhere. In fact, I was certain our time in the shower did more to steam up the bathroom than the hot water did.

Andrew
    “I’M SO EXCITED TO see everyone,” Emily said from the