Second chances [Complete, 18+]

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER X

"Lettuce, tomatoes, milk...what have I forgotten?" Eva mumbled to herself as she trailed a finger down the rest of her shopping list. "Pull-ups! That's it."

She struggled slightly with the laden trolley but managed to spin it around without hitting anyone. Quickly glancing at her watch she swore under her breath, realising that she was running out of time before she had to pick up little Dylan from his playdate. Striding forwards, she traced the familiar path to the baby section of the store. She's been so proud of how Dylan had started to use the bright green potty, but he still occasionally needed the power ranger pull-ups at night. Grabbing a pack of the self, she grabbed a swim set as well since she'd heard about a new swim session that was going to start at the local pool. Grabbing some baby wipes to top up the supplies at home, she went to turn around when she suddenly collided with someone.

"Oh shit I'm so sor-" The words stuck in her throat as she glanced up from the trolley.

"No worries, it was my fault," Nathan spoke into the silence. He revelled in her scent as it was clear that she was attracted to him. It took a second for him to realise that she hadn't recognised him – the thought saddened him – had he really not made that much of an impression.

He'd travelled for days non-stop before arriving at her apartment only to find that she was no longer there. He'd stopped only to shave, shower and dress – delving into his cash drop to get the supplies. He hadn't been able to breath, he had no idea where she could possibly be. He had gripped his hair and struggled to stop the shift as he began to shake. The little old lady in the downstairs apartment was his saviour. After putting on his most charming smile he had made his enquires and reluctantly she had eventually given him a town where she'd moved to, on top of the bag full of homemade cookies. He'd felt like a stalker as he had followed her scent around town – it had made him almost crazy with longing and hatred for himself had spiralled. It had only been a couple of hours, but following her around, all he had wanted to do was wrap him up in his arms. He'd finally decided to bump into her at the supermarket but couldn't decide when was the best time. The dairy isle, the frozen section – when was the best time to meet his mate who he had hurt so badly when they had first and only met. He'd struggled to balance his shaking excitement whilst building up his nerves - terrified at her reaction.

Her hair was tucked up into a messy bun and her shirt was stretched – extenuating her breasts and hips. She'd put on weight since the last time...but the hints of new curves made him wonder just how much she had changed underneath her clothes. She was mouth watering – it was hard to focus. Especially when she began to bite into her lower lip.

The blush that he had recalled so vividly began to stretch up from her neck and he hastily looked back into her eyes. He shifted uncomfortably, thankful for the trolley hiding his erection to give himself time to calm himself down. She just kept on staring and he couldn't wait to hear her voice again but for the life of him couldn't think of a word to say. He was half expecting a litany of abuse but she didn't even recognise him. It floored him. She floored him.

"Hey," Nathan almost sighed, unable to put even two words together, never mind a sentence.

"Hi, um. Sorry again. Should have been looking..." Eva mumbled, a sudden bout of shyness coming out of nowhere. She could barely think straight with the way he was looking at her. She couldn't remember the last time any man had looked at her with such desire clear in her eyes. It should have scared her but she couldn't help but like the feeling.

"Look I'm late I have to go-"

"Do you want to go for coffee-?"

They spoke at the same time and drew silent, Eva laughing awkwardly. Nathan ran a hand through his hair, pulling at in frustration. She was right here – he couldn't just let her slip away from him.