Kaylee and Hunter: An Office Romance

Chapter 5: Kaylee

I've had my share of beers tonight, and danced with plenty of men, but none of their touches affect me anywhere near as much as Hunter's. I'm still dancing with Juan. He's decent looking but nowhere near Hunter's caliber. I feel like I should give him a chance though because he really is a catch. Maybe he can get my mind off of Hunter.

"Hey Kaylee, what's your number?" Juan asks as we head to the bar to get another beer. "Maybe we can go out sometime after tonight."

I pull my phone out of my clutch and we program each other's numbers, and head back out onto the dance floor. I just couldn't refuse him and I am hoping that he can help me get over him. Juan seems so sweet and definitely interested unlike him.

"You are so sexy!" Juan whispers in my ear as we grind to the beat. "Can I kiss you?"

He asked to kiss me! He's such a gentleman. Maybe Elyse was right. This is a great way to forget about Hunter. But then I see him. Why is he here? I'm trying to get over him and he just happens to show up at the club that I'm at! Damn that man! I look back at Juan, he looks hopeful, and I can see that Hunter is pissed. What right does he have to be jealous? He didn't even recall my name until I told him what it was again today, and he doesn't even remember the night we spent together! I turn away from Hunter and look at Juan. I don't even hesitate. I press my lips to his and wrap my arms around his neck. Juan's tongue darts against the corner of my lips and I welcome the invasion. His hands are moving up and down my sides and then settling on my hips. Juan is an excellent kisser and I press my body closer to his as we forget about the music and the club and just savor the kiss. When I pull back from the kiss, breathing heavily, I see Hunter over Juan's shoulder and blush.

"Um... Juan, do you mind if I go freshen up?" I ask tentatively avoiding his eyes. I'm mortified. Juan seems like a nice guy and I just made-out with him to make Hunter jealous! Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed making out with him, but my motive just makes me feel like a common slut.

"Uh... Sure. No problem Kaylee," Juan coughs. "I was actually going to head out. Do you want to come with me?" Juan asks hopefully.

"No. Juan I'm sorry. I haven't done this kind of thing in forever. I like you in all but I'm going to go hang out with my friends." I say awkwardly.

"Can I call you?"

"Sure. Um, yeah, I'll see you around, Juan."

"Okay Kaylee, goodnight." Juan kisses me on the cheek and turns around. I watch him leave the club and sigh. I will never be able to forget that night.

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Two Years Ago At Gavin's Party

"Do you want to go somewhere quite to talk?" he asks in a sensuous whisper. I bite my lip and nod. "Good. I want to be able to hear you and I want you to myself." My heart flutters at the thought of being alone with Hunter McCallen. I don't see his girlfriend Iviana anywhere so they must be done again. I wonder if I stand a chance.

We walk in comfortable silence down to Gavin's dock with our shoes in our hands and toes in the sand. Hunter sits on the edge of the dock and I do the same letting the water flow around my toes and wash off the residual sand. Hunter and I have been talking for about an hour and every second of it has been entertaining. And his voice, God his voice is to die for. It slides over me like a caress and I shiver at the thought.

"I'm sorry Kaylee. Are you cold?" Hunter asks. "We should have just stayed inside. Come on, lets head back-" I cut him off.

"It's not cold." I say, " I was just thinking..." I let the words trail off. I don't want him to know how much I have already fantasized about him. I have wanted him since I first saw him well over a year ago, but he has not shown any interest in me, until now.

"Shiver inducing thoughts. They've got to be good thoughts." He whispers and I blush, grateful for the cover of the night because my cheeks would have given away my inappropriate thoughts. "Kaylee..." He trails off. My name sounds perfect coming from his lips. "Kaylee, can I kiss you?" Hunter asks with his hand already cupping my cheeks.

"Ye-" I can't even finish my assent because his lips crash into my and I become a bundle of sensitive nerve endings.

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Present Day

The memory of his kiss makes me hot and cold at the same time. Hunter seemed so into me that night, but afterwords, he never acknowledged my existence making an experience that I cherished into a dirty little secret. I hate the way that Hunter still affects me. I've been trying to get over him for two years, and for two years, I have been unsuccessful in my pursuit. Maybe Juan could be the one to help me, but I still have reservations.

Why couldn't I get over Hunter long enough to pursue a real relationship? I genuinely liked Juan. I just hope that Elyse is free so I can talk to someone. She's always there when I need to vent about my Hunter problems. Hunter...

I feel strong arms wrap around my waist and jump. "Whoa there Kaylee," the man says. But he's not any man; he's Hunter McCallen, the one who ruined me for all other men. "Can I have this dance?" He asks in a sensuous whisper that sends a shiver down my spine.