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even more. And you didn’t think that there was a chance that we’d end up sleeping together?” He lowered his hand and looked at Landon expectantly. He shrugged as his finger traced the edge of the table.
    “That was one of the better scenarios,” he admitted. “I thought it wouldn’t be bad if we were into each other enough to hook up a few times.” Landon’s lips pulled tight as he looked up at Ben. “But when you said you wanted to go back to your place, it didn’t feel like the kind of thing that I’d want to have happen once or twice and I guessed you might want more too.” His eyes were dark and deep when they met Ben’s.
    Ben wished he could call for a time-out so he could talk to Michelle. He didn’t know what to do. He wasn’t out of his mind with lust anymore but he still wanted Landon. Part of Ben’s brain argued that if he didn’t find a way to get Landon out of his clothes and in his bed, he’d spend the rest of his life wondering what it would have been like. And there was no guarantee that they’d even like each other in nine weeks. They might have a falling out and never want to talk to each other again or they could burn out and lose interest. There were a million reasons it might not matter that Landon was leaving in nine weeks. Why not enjoy the incredible spark that existed between them while it lasted? In that moment, Landon was perfect. Tomorrow or two months down the road, he might not be. Part of Ben’s brain whispered that Landon would always be perfect and he could be the one. It warned that Ben was telling himself whatever he needed to feel good about talking Landon into going back to his place and possibly setting himself up for a broken heart. Landon’s hand slid across the table and covered Ben’s.
    “I’m really sorry. I was so caught up in you and how much I wanted you, I forgot for a while,” he said softly and heat slammed into Ben. His jaw fell and it took him a moment to catch his breath.
    “Get up,” Ben rasped and Landon’s eyes were wide but he slowly slid back.
    “What?” He asked as he stood and Ben dropped a bunch of $20’s on the table as he followed.
    “We’re leaving,” Ben announced and Landon opened his mouth to argue. Ben shook his head as he pulled Landon close and covered his mouth with his. This time, the kiss was urgent and hungry and when Ben raised his head Landon’s eyes were dazed and his chest rose and fell rapidly. “I don’t want to worry about what’s going to happen in nine weeks. We might not even like each other or California could fall into the ocean. Tonight, I want to undress you and taste every inch of you,” he stated and Landon’s eyes grew even wider. “If you don’t mind,” Ben added and Landon shook his head wildly. “Good. Let’s go,” Ben said as he pushed Landon toward the door.

Chapter 6
     
    The walk to Ben’s apartment was a bit of a blur. The only thing Landon noticed was Ben’s lips. Every time he smiled or licked them, Landon got a little more disoriented. They could have walked to Canada and back, he wouldn’t have noticed. There was a doorman and Landon nodded as he passed but his eyes locked on Ben’s lips as they waited for the elevator. As soon as the doors shut behind them and they were alone, Landon reached for Ben’s face. His hands cradled Ben’s jaw and he moaned when his chest pressed against Ben’s and the solid heat of his body spilled into Landon. He angled his head and goosebumps covered his skin as his lips brushed across the luscious softness of Ben’s. Landon growled as he nibbled and sucked and a hoarse chuckle wafted from Ben’s throat as his hand pressed against Landon’s back, pulling him closer. There was a ding and they both jumped when the doors opened.
    “To be continued,” Ben murmured as he backed Landon into the hall. A moment later, he unlocked his door and was waving Landon through. Landon’s eyes swept around the kitchen and living room as he slid out of