Alien Adoration by Jessica E. Subject Read Free Book Online

told would go well with the meal. So much for all his searching the web to find the ideal meal to make with a date. He’d prepared the entire dinner himself, wondering if she would ever come out of the bathroom.
    “Are you enjoying the meal?” He yearned to break the silence. She hadn’t said two words since she sat down at the dinner table.
    Her eyes met his. “I’m sorry. My stomach’s just a bit queasy tonight.”
    Guilt clutched his chest. How can I make things better? To let her go after finally working up the courage to ask her out would mean his defeat. And right now, nothing else mattered but making Rachel smile again.
    She set down her fork, and placed her napkin beside her plate. “I think it’s best I go home now.” Pushing her chair back, she stood then headed for the front door.
    He jumped to his feet and raced to catch up with her. “Let me walk you home.”
    He’d fucked up, been too tempted by her at the beginning of their date. He wouldn’t let the evening end with her upset. “Let’s do this again tomorrow night.”
    At the bottom of her steps, she turned around to face him. “You want to see me again?”
    Her hurt seemed to give way to something else, the emotion too ambiguous to read.
    “Of course.” He brushed his fingers along the back of her arm, enjoying the sensation he read from her. “I told you this wasn’t a one-time thing.”
    The corners of her mouth curved up into a slight smile. “Okay. A barbeque?”
    “Sounds great.” Anything to get out of the house and away from the orb. Plus, he wouldn’t have to look up another fancy recipe to impress her. Hanging out with the guys in his apprenticeship program, he’d learned some skills on the grill.
    Her cheeks reddened. “And maybe we could come back here for dessert?”
    Even better. “Sounds like a plan.” He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Best not to push his luck. “Get some rest, feel better, and I’ll see you tomorrow.”
    He squeezed the back of her arm then walked away. If he stayed any longer, he would back her into her house and up to her bedroom. With the pain he’d caused her now gone, Rachel gave off waves of desire. He groaned, rushing back to his house. Inside, he changed into a pair of coveralls. He needed something to get his mind off her, and routine maintenance on his Harley would hopefully do the trick. He entered his garage, cranked up some old-school rock, and set to work.
     
    ***
     
    Bang. Bang. Bang.
    Rachel opened her eyes with a whimper. Who the hell is at the door so early in the morning? She slid out of bed then tromped down the stairs. Opening the front door, she frowned at Christine standing on her porch.
    “You are home,” her friend squealed. “So, tell me about your date. What’s Luke like in bed? Is he well hung?”
    “I just woke up.” She spun around and traipsed toward the back of the house. “Give me a few minutes to figure out who I am and what day this is.” Not only did she need a trip to the bathroom, but a strong cup of coffee wouldn’t hurt. She’d spent half the night staring at her neighbor from her bedroom window and trying to understand his actions. He continued to tinker away on his bike when she’d climbed into bed. And the dream had come. She’d been on the verge of learning the little alien’s name when she woke up. Had it been Luke finally going in for the night that had startled her? Too tired to care, she had rolled over onto her side and gone back to sleep. Only to be rudely awakened too damn early by her best friend.
    Christine followed her inside, leaning against the bathroom doorframe while she peed. No privacy at all.
    “So, did you guys do it? I need to know.”
    “No.” She flushed the toilet and washed her hands. “We didn’t have sex, so I have no idea what he’s like in bed.”
    “Bummer.” Christine plopped down at the kitchen table, resting her head in her hands. “Well, what did you guys do? Give me something.”
    She smiled,