Idolatry

 Cole searched her eyes for a second and then stepping closer he whispered “forgive me if I’ve misunderstood but I have to be sure” and as he finished speaking his mouth came down on hers.

For a moment Win thought she was going to pass out, she just stood there immobile. Then needing to hold onto something before she was washed away on a tide of emotion she grabbed the lapels of his jacket and began to kiss him back. As she did Cole’s arms wrapped around her, holding her to him.

A few minutes later he lifted his head and smiled down at her. His arms were still linked around her waist.

Win gazed up at him.

“I guess I have my answer” he said.

Win blushed and looked away. If it wasn’t for the warmth of his body all down the front of her she would have been sure she was dreaming. She wanted to touch him but she didn’t know if she should. Win put out a tentative hand towards his chest but stopped before she made contact.

“I won’t break you know” he teased.

“Sorry” she said blushing and moving her hand back. “This is going to take some getting used to I guess.”

“Can we go somewhere so you can start that process?” he asked.

Win’s head snapped up. Was he asking to sleep with her? That was too much. Already just kissing him was akin to living a dream. He was a god and men like him didn’t want women like her, not really. 

She knew she had telegraphed her fear when he said “I just mean to talk and kiss maybe and get used to the change. You set the pace Win. I’ll follow your lead.”

Win closed her eyes as panic set in. What if her pace was too slow and he found he wasn’t as interested in her as he thought? She’d be devastated. Wouldn’t it be better to walk away before it got to that? But as Win opened her eyes and licked her lips she found herself asking “where?”

Cole smiled. “Your choice. Public, private, busy, quiet. Whatever you like.”

“Um I don’t know” she said. Her brain was too overcome to work.

“How about we go public then? I know a bar not far from here. It’s quiet but we won’t be alone.”

“Okay” she said.

Clasping her hand he said “come with me. I’ll drop you back here later.”

“Alright” she said unable to answer in other than one word sentences.

Cole led her over to his car and holding the door she slid into the sleek black interior. He closed the door and jogged around to the driver’s side. Settling behind the wheel he smiled at her as he started the car.