Sexy Berkeley (1) by Dani Lovell Read Free Book Online Page B

salaciously at each other.
    Daniel answers the question, "Well, I'm not sure about you two," gesturing towards Luke and Tilly, "I think you might need to get a room, but Luke and I were planning on heading over to the Apple Store. Why don't we all go shop together? There's something I need to pick up in Nordstrom, too."
    The thought of spending leisurely time with Daniel is exciting. On the plane, our time was limited, and although I'm slightly embarrassed by how forward I was, it was thrilling. Out at the shops, strolling with Tilly and Luke too, maybe I won't feel the need to tear his clothes off and jump him every five minutes. Who am I kidding?
    "That sounds great... does that sound good to you, Til?"
    Still gazing at Luke, she waves her hand in my direction. "Yeah, yeah, whatever."
    I know I should be saying no, I should be steering well clear of this man, I'm going home in just over a week and I really don't want to start liking him any more than I already do. But I can't tear myself away. Just today, I tell myself, that'll be all. I won't see him again.
    When we have all finished our food, we make our way back towards the shopping precinct. Tilly walks ahead with Luke, they're still making eyes at each other but have actually stopped gawking and started talking. Daniel and I walk side by side, occasionally looking up at the other in disbelief.  
    "So, how's California treating you?" he asks.
    Gosh, he's just so hot, even his voice does delicious things to my nether regions. "It's wonderful, thank you. We had a pool day at the house yesterday, so today is my first day out and about. I'm really enjoying myself."
    "I'm glad to hear it. I must say, you look like you've caught a little sun, you look radiant."
    I tuck my hair behind one of my ears and smile down at the ground feeling shy. "Thank you, Daniel. You look very handsome yourself." I turn to look up at him through my lashes. Oh how I want to touch him, we've known each other for no time at all, but I want to hold his hand, stroke his muscular shoulder blades. His back is so broad, and through his white polo shirt, I can see the definition of the muscles all over his back. Christ, take it off, man, let me see you in your full glory.
    As we approach Nordstrom, Tilly wolf whistles over to the male models standing outside a neighbouring shop with nothing but their pants on. On any other occasion, I'd have had a good old perv myself, but right now, the only person I want to see with no clothes on is walking along beside me.
    "Right, shall I go to the... um... department that I want, while you boys get what you need?" I ask as we enter, praying that they'll let me buy my knickers in peace.
    Luke responds immediately, "It'll be easier to stick together, and much more fun that way. I, for one,   love  panty shopping." Ugh , great. Luke winks at Tilly and she giggles, his smile that of child let loose in a toy shop.
    Daniel puts a gentle hand on my waist and leans in to w hisper, reassuringly, in my ear, "They're only panties, don't be embarrassed. I'll buy some boxers and you can all help me choose, how about that?" 
    The sensation of his hand on my body is enough to make me stop breathing for a moment. All of my hard work trying to forget this man yesterday clearly hasn't paid off. His lips skimmed my ear as he whispered, and that unwelcome, yet, exquisite tingle ran right down to my very own underwear department.
    We all enter the lift, and Daniel presses the button for the appropriate floor. Tilly and Luke silently flirt - there's no way these two aren't going to 'get down and dirty' by the end of the day. Daniel stares down at his brown deck shoes, hands clutched behind his back, trying to suppress a super cute smile. I wonder if I could bury my face in his neck and sniff him silly without him thinking I'm some sort of lunatic...
    I manage to tear myself away from thoughts of Daniel's sexy skin, and mentally prepare myself for the task ahead. As the doors open, I