23

The water is far warmer, and the tub is a lot smaller than the pool. You're sitting between my legs, your back pressed against my chest. I know you can feel just how much I want you, but I'm a gentleman, and you're calling all the shots here.

It's been a long day, and with the heat exhaustion, I'm beat, but at the same time, I'm wide awake and burning for you.

"Tell me what you were like in high school," you ask softly.

I chuckle. "I'm sure Kate would tell you I was a nerd, and I was, to some extent. I loved learning and took a lot of computer and technology courses to prepare for taking over from my grandpa."

You look over your shoulder. "You mean you took over Masen's Toys right out of high school?"

"No. Not exactly. Grandpa Ed wanted me to go to college first, but I wasn't interested. He convinced me to take some time to celebrate graduating."

"Oh, right? You and Kate road tripped together. I vaguely remember her saying that's how she ended up here."

"Yup. We came to Florida because she got accepted to Florida State, so we wanted to check it out. I fell in love. When I was ready to take over, Grandpa Ed was more than happy to relocate. Get a jumpstart on his retirement plan."

"Is he …"

"Oh, he's alive and kicking. The only reason my family wasn't at the benefit is because my parents took him to Italy for his seventy-fifth birthday to meet someone he met online."

You giggle and stifle a yawn. "I'm glad you fell in love with Florida."

"Me too."