Hey Gang,
It’s time for a little Mid Week Tease. Last week Miles finally did what he’s wanted to do since the moment he laid eyes on Jamie: kiss her. While her interest was quite evident in the way she kissed him back, she quickly withdrew. Miles fears he’s done something wrong. However, Jamie finally confesses as to why they can’t be together and why she didn’t tell him sooner.
<===EXCERPT FROM LOVE ME NOT (BAD BOYS GONE GOOD BOOK #2)===>
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have let you kiss me.” She stepped to the side, creating distance.
“Jamie, I like you a lot. And I get the impression that you feel the same way about me. So what’s the problem?” He stepped in front of her again, forcing his hands down to his sides and resisting the urge to touch her. “Are you seeing someone?”
“No, it’s not that.”
“Then what?” He stepped closer, leaving marginal space between them.
Jamie tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and sighed. “I can’t see you. You’re a customer at Tahlia’s and we’re not allowed to date customers. Period. It’s a fireable offense.”
“You—the woman who broke at least twenty laws on the ride over here—suddenly cares about the rules?” His laughter was derisive. He hadn’t meant for it to come out that way, but his feelings were hurt. Jamie’s eyes blazed and he knew he’d said the wrong thing. He took a step back.
“Look, I know it’s just a shitty little barmaid job to you, but it’s important to me.” The words tumbled from her lips as she stepped forward into the light. Her cheeks were red, her lips drawn into a tight, thin line. She crossed her arms. “So excuse me for giving a shit about jeopardizing my job.”
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that.” He rested his fingertips gently on her arms, maintaining the distance between them. “You strike me as the kind of rebel who doesn’t care what other people think, so…does Tahlia’s really have a no-fraternizing rule, or is that just your way of telling me to kiss off?”
She seethed. “If I didn’t like you I’d just tell you to fuck off.”
“So why didn’t you tell me this a long time ago, when I first asked you out? If you’d told me then, I wouldn’t have bothered you again.” He released her arms and watched her face.
Her gaze raked the ground as she bit her lip and shrugged. “Maybe I was afraid that if I did, you’d stop coming around.”
Miles released a breath, the edge of his mouth curling slightly. It was the most hopeful he’d felt about his chances with Jamie Charles. She’d purposely withheld this information because she liked spending time with him. He hadn’t misinterpreted her feelings for him.
“I can respect that. And I’m sorry to have implied that you’d do anything to jeopardize your job. You’re an excellent bartender, and I’d never want to be the reason you lost your job. Forgive me?”
Jamie’s eyes met his. “I’m sorry, too. I should’ve said something earlier.”
He took another step back and gestured toward the door. “I know you’re tired. Sorry to have kept you.”
Jamie stuck her key in the door and turned the knob. “Thanks again for the ride.”
“You’re welcome. And I meant what I said about giving you a ride into work tomorrow or helping you get your car towed. I’d be happy to help. Just give me a call if you need me.” He dug a card out of his back pocket and handed it to her.
“I’m fine, but here…take one of my cards, in case you can’t find your way back. A couple of wrong turns, and you’ll end up in shit creek.”
Miles smiled. “I’ll keep that in mind. Oh, and Jamie…”
“Yes?” She was barely visible now, having mostly closed the door.
He shook his head and sighed. “Have a good night.”
She nodded and closed the door behind her.
<===END OF EXCERPT===>
If there’s one thing you’ve learned about Miles by now, it’s that he isn’t giving up that easily. Stay tuned to find out how he plans to get around this obstacle. The party isn’t over, though. Grab yourself a spot of tea, a mug of coffee or your favorite adult beverage and visit my fellow teasers on the list below.
Happy teasing!
Great tease, Reese, well done!
Thanks so much, Lucy!
Oh that sigh. Perfect ending to this tease. I’m counting on you Miles. You got to think of something. 🙂
Even as he walks away, the wheels in his head are spinning. 🙂
Oh, talk about bad timing. Great tease, Reese. 🙂
I like Jamie’s standoffish attitude after the kiss. Admitting she didn’t tell him earlier did it for me. Now Miles has to get in there! Fantastic teaser, Reese.
Very well written and interesting tease. 🙂
Yummy tease, and it all starts to make sense now. Miles will have to get his thinking cap on 🙂
Yummy tease and great ending 🙂
Three cheers for fraternization! I’m literally chanting over here, “Break the rules! Break the rules!”