Begin Again (A Starting Over Romance)

11. Olivia

I can't stop smiling as I load the dish washer. That kiss was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Obviously, I've kissed before but Logan never made me feel the way that Luke just made me feel.

Luke is getting ready for work and Ryan went to take a shower. I get everything cleaned up and put away and Ryan walks back into the kitchen. He is shirtless and has a towel around his neck. His hair is dripping wet. He grins at me when he sees me standing there.

"I came to help, put me to work." He says and I shake my head "No need, I'm all done." I tell him. "Even better" he laughs.

" Your boyfriend is about to go to work, wanna watch a movie or something?" He asks and I tilt my head to look at him. " You don't have to babysit me Ry. I'm a big girl. If you have something to do tonight, don't feel bad leaving me here alone. I'll be ok." I tell him and he shakes his head " I don't have anything planned. I know you don't need a babysitter. I just thought we could unwind and relax tonight." He says and I squint my eyes at him.

"You don't have a hot date tonight? I know a guy that looks like you must have the girls in this town throwing themselves at you." I tell him and his smile grows.

"A guy that looks like me? And how would you describe that?" He teases and I roll my eyes. "You know you are attractive, you don't need me to stroke your ego" I tell him and he laughs.

Luke walks into the kitchen and he is also shirtless and I can't help but check him out. He's gorgeous. He notices and smirks at me. He walks over to me and stops in front of me. "Like what you see Liv?" He says with a husky voice. I can't form words so I just nod. His smirk is enough to make me want to jump on him right now and never let go. I can feel my face turning red and I look down. He lifts my chin with his finger. I hear Ryan says something off in the distance and see him walk towards the living room. Luke leans in and kisses me again. I place my hands on his abs and run them up and down. I could stand here forever just feeling his muscular body. He massages his tongue with mine and I groan in his mouth. His hands find my ass and pushes me closer to him. I can feel that he is hard and I want so badly to grind against him. He breaks the kiss and I open my eyes slowly. He whispers in my ear as he pushes me harder into him. "That's what you do to me Liv. I like what I see too." I just stand there staring at him, trying to get my brain to work and for my mouth to form words. I open my mouth to say something but his phone starts ringing and snaps us both out it.

"It's the bar. I gotta answer it." He says and I nod. "Hello?" He answers. Someone on the other end is talking and then I hear him sigh. "What about Tara? Can she come in and do it for a few hours? Shit. Ok, I'll figure it out. I'll be there in a few minutes." He says and then hangs up.

"Everything ok?" I ask and he shakes his head. "No, we had someone call in so there are no servers tonight until Ryder gets there in a few hours." He sighs.

"I can go in and work. I don't mind" I tell him and he shakes his head. " I gave you the night off so you can get settled in, I can't ask you to do that." He says and I put my arms around his neck and say " You didn't ask, I offered. I'm settled in enough for now. Let me help." I tell him and I play with the hair on the back of his head. I'm almost surprised at my display of affection but it just feels right with him.

He puts his hands on my waist. "If you really dont care, we could use the help." I tells me and I nod. "Then it's settled. Let me go change and I'll be there. " I tell him and he says "I'll drive you."

I walk over to the couch where Ryan is sitting and I say "Rain check on the movie? Gonna go work at the bar tonight." I say and he looks up at me and smiles. "Sure, stand me up for my brother." He jokes and I laugh. "I'll make it up to you, promise." I tell him.

I run to my room and find bar appropriate clothes. I pick a shirt that would show a little cleavage. Good for tips. And a tight pair of jeans. I make my way back down the hall and when the boys here me,they look up. Luke's eyes go straight to my cleavage then move down to my stomach where my jeans don't quite meet my shirt His eyes go back up and land on mine. There is heat in his stare and it gives me goosebumps.

"Is this ok to wear?" I ask and he shakes his head. "No, guys will be looking at your chest all night." He says and I hear Ryan snicker. "Bro, all servers dress like that, it gets good tips." He says and Luke crosses his arms "If anyone touches you, you let me know immediately. We don't put up with it at my bar." He says and I nod.

We make our way to his truck and he opens the door for me and then heads to his side of the truck. Once we take off down the road, he grabs my hand and laces our fingers together. It's a simple gesture but it gives me butterflies.