Chapter 159

Cassidy's POV

He tried to look excited for me, but something was holding him back. I knew the feeling. I had wanted to move forward and nursing seemed like a good option. I'd get paid well and could stay in my same profession, but I wasn't sure my heart was into being a nurse. I figured that's what school was for, though, to check things out and see if I liked them.

"Good for you," he replied without going any further.

Our conversation seemed more strained without other people around. The sexual tension between us grew, and I felt like I was being pulled from one side of the couch toward him. My breathing increased. My lips felt dry. I couldn't stop looking at his damn muscular arms and wishing they were around me.

When midnight finally hit for us, it was like an alarm when off and I knew I couldn't keep myself to my side of the couch. There was music playing on the television, and I looked at Erik just at the same time he looked at me. Our eyes were foc