The Right Side of Tanner (Available through the end of Feb. 2025)

Chapter 23

Tanner

I walk out of the bathroom and head for the kitchen to make coffee. There's a slight throbbing in my head- my reward for last night, but it could be worse. I think Jenna is to thank for that. She got me home, fed me, and made sure I drank water before I passed out.

She's the real MVP of last night. I'll have to thank her when I see her and apologize for making an ass out of myself. Did I seriously invite her to shower with me and then try to kiss her?

Great job, Tanner! She probably thinks you're a colossal perve after all that.

At that very moment, she walks out of her room and makes her way toward me. She's in another pair of short shorts and a sexy cami again. Fuck, she looks good.

She smiles as she takes in my state. "How are you feeling this morning?"

I answer honestly. "Good, thanks to you!"

Jenna nods as she starts warming up water for her tea. "I'm happy to hear it."

I gently rub the back of my neck as I try to find the right words to say next. "Hey, sorry if I was an ass last night or if anything I said made you uncomfortable."

Jenna looks up from her task; her eyes look soft as she traces them over my face. "Don't worry about it. We're good, Tanner."

I let out the breath I was holding and shoot her a shy smile. "That's a relief."

She bites her lip as her brows furrow. She looks like she has something on her mind. "Hey, do you feel drunk at all now?"

My expression mirrors her own as I try to figure out what she's thinking. "No, why?"

Jenna shrugs and moves closer to me. "Just curious."

Her proximity is making me weak. I watch closely as she erases the space between us, tilting her head up to look into my eyes. She leans forward and slides one arm around my neck and the other up my chest. I'm frozen in place, unable to tell if this is real or my evil imagination. She stands on her tiptoes and presses her lips to mine.

Holy shit, is this really happening!?

I pull her closer, wrapping my arm around her waist, tangling her hair with my other hand, deepening the kiss. She tastes so good, sweeter than any dessert I've ever had. I feel my shorts grow tighter as she lets out a sexy moan. I grab her ass and lift her onto the counter, pressing myself between her legs. I'm in heaven as I start kissing down her neck slowly. I've waited so long for this.

She moans again, digging her nails into my bare back. I kiss lower, down her chest to the top of her breasts. Fuck, this is incredible!

I go to move my hand. That's when a sharp pain shoots through my fingertips. I open my eyes and see the stark white ceiling. What the-

I look around; I'm still on the couch, and there is no one in the kitchen. It was just a dream! Dammit!

My hand must have hit the coffee table when I rolled over in my sleep. Fuck, that felt so real. My dick is rock hard right now. I guess it's a good thing I need to shower; I'll take care of that while I'm in there.

I force myself off the couch so I can go shower and brush my teeth. When I'm done, I decide to look for Jenna. The apartment is dead quiet, and she doesn't answer her door when I knock.

I wonder if she left for the day. Damn, I was really hoping to talk to her about last night. I guess I'll catch her later. In the meantime, I'll have to find something to occupy my time. I don't have anything planned for today except a doctor's appointment a little later.