Chapter 44. Hot! So Hot

He released her and cleared his throat after a moment. "So, which of these would you like to try out?" He extended his hands towards the room. "The swimming pool?"

"I do not have a bathing suit," she countered

"Who needs a bathing suit in an indoor pool? You could just...

He stopped midway at  her raised eyebrow and shrugged

"Well, you can't blame a man for trying." He wished she had taken him up, though. What wouldn't he do to see her in a wet bathing suit? He should have made it a challenge, and she wouldn't back down, for sure. It's too late now, though.

"Well, what about a game of pool? The video game? Some movie?"

"I intend to be at home by 10 p.m.," Marissa said in concern.

"You would be at home by ten." Pause. "Or later." 

"Bernard!"

"Oh, she called my name!" He patted his chest exaggeratedly.

She rolled her eyes.

"I need to be at home by then, really."

"You will be."

"Don't you think we s