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He was just sitting there, book in one hand and coffee cup in the other. The morning light was hitting him in the most perfect way, illuminating the strands of grey hairs that were subtly blended with the rest. Vega took a sip of of his brew and a drop stayed on his bottom lip, a gentle swipe of his thumb and it was gone. The image sent a rush through me, a big enough surge to make me realize I had been staring. Warmth spread over my cheeks as I try to collect myself from the sudden emotions. Every time I saw him, my mind kept replaying the kiss we shared. How his lips felt on me, how his hand graced across the skin of my hip to find its place on my ass. In that moment he had a certain determination that surprised me. The kiss had left me wanting more and every time I see him it made me want to push him up against the closest wall to get my fill.

My phone rings, snapping me out of the racing thoughts. "Hi sweetstuff!" I glance over at Vega as I say the words. He perks up, as if the word sweetstuff had been said to him. A nervous smile spreads across his face as a soft hint of red appears on his cheeks as he notices I was looking at him while answering my phone. That beautiful face once again making me loose focus.

Mumbled words are coming from the phone as my eyes stay looking at him. "Aurora.... are you even listening? Is Vega there, is that why you are distracted?" Dani's voice half annoyed and half in a chuckle. I don't answer her, just smile back at Vega, the blush deepens on my own cheeks. "I'm taking your silence as a yes on the Vega part." Dani continues speaking but I can barely hear the words as my brain is so focused on the hint of red on his face. "Mmhm. Yes see you soon." I reply as to try and hide the fact that I haven't registered anything coming from her. Ending the call without even letting her finish... I'm sure she will forgive me if I let her skip work a couple of days.

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I grab two of the extra mini-cake samples I had gotten yesterday at the bakery I supply from and a spoon for tasting. "Taste samples. Let me know which one you like the most." The words come out gentle as I place down the plate in front of Vega. He looks up from his book- "Oh? You want my opinion?" "Mmhm" "What flavours are they?" He picks up the spoon to take a piece of one of the cakes. "No idea" I giggle- "You are getting the first test." His hand raises the spoon towards me- "No please. I insist." I playfully lean forward and take the first bite as I hold eye-contact, relishing in how he so gently presented it. "Tasty and sweet. Like you." A giggle escapes me after the words left my mouth. His eyes look away from mine as a dry short laugh leaves him. He adjusts himself as he clears his throat- "You shouldn't say these things, you are giving me ideas." The heat that has been present in my body grows stronger, gods this man is driving me crazy. My intrusive thoughts take over, I lean closer and whisper- "You mean the same ideas and thoughts that has been circling my brain since last week?" My hand tries to grip at the table, my body using every little shred of self control to keep myself off him. The words left him speechless it seems, all I could hear was his heavy breathing as his gaze shifts between my eyes and my lips.

"There is a storage out back if you two need it... for something!" Dani's voice interrupts the very intense moment between me and Vega.