King Sized Beds and Happy Trails (Beds Series) by Becca Ann, Tessa Marie

deck with a loud thump.
    My ass is cold, but my cheeks are burning with embarrassment. Talk about least sexy move ever.
    “Lexie !” Sean’s voice fills my ears like a beautiful song. He pulls his body out of the water— dripping wet and oh my—and jogs over to me not missing a single step. “Are you okay?” His blue eyes look me up and down.
    Sixty bucks well spent.
    “Yeah, just a little embarrassed.”
    Sean extends his hand to me, and my heart races at the sight. Anticipation of his skin against mine runs through me as I reach up to take hold. With one gentle tug he has me back on my feet.
    “Nothing to be embarrassed about.” His dark hair drips water onto his chest , and I can’t help but watch as they run down his pecs.
    “You look amazing,” he says, looking me over once more, but this time not hiding his approval.
    I want to jump up and down clapping, but I’ll save that for behind closed doors. “Thanks.”
    “Oh my God, Lex. Are you okay? I didn’t mean to scare you. How’s your ass? You hit hard!” Kaylee bounces obviously not immune to the cold air.
    “Fine.”
    “You do have plenty of cushion.”
    My eyebrows rise , and I tilt my head in her direction. “Kaylee,” I say through clenched teeth.
    “What ? You do! I wish I had more cushion. Maybe my jeans would fit a little better.” Kaylee, how I love the girl, but sometimes her mouth is more destructive than a category five hurricane.
    “Babe, it’s too cold. Come back here,” Nate calls from the hot tub, black hair slicked back, arms out in front of him waiting for Kaylee’s return. Ryan sits across from him, arms resting on the outer part of the deck.
    “Coming,” she sings over her shoulder. She turns back to me, big green eyes rise, glossed lips purse together. “You sure you’re okay?”
    “Still fine.”
    “Okay good.” She jumps in the air does a spinny, turny thing and skips back to the boys without managing to ass plant. Guess she’s not as talented as me.
    I honestly thought her and Nate wouldn’t leave their room for the whole trip. I’m happy they did. It’s nice to have familiar faces around even if she did just totally embarrass the heck out of me
    Sean is still standing at my side, eyes roaming up and down the curves of my body. “Thanks for helping me up.”
    “No problem.”
    “Where’s Sandy?” As quickly as the words leave my mouth, I want to take them back. He’s here, standing with me, talking to me, checking me out, and I bring up the girl who stole him from me.
    “Uh, b athroom.”
    Probably making sure her makeup isn’t melting off her face from all the steam.
    “So, you going to hit the trails tomorrow? I hear Bear Claw is a pretty sick hill.”
    “I’d say so . It’s a double black diamond.”
    Double black diamond exceptionally steep slopes and other hazards such as narrow trails, exposure to wind, and the presence of obstacles such as steep drop-offs or trees, intended only for the most experienced skiers. Thank you , Wikipedia.
    I’ve never skied or snowboarded a day in my life, but Sean’s a seasoned snowboarder. He even spent last winter break in Switzerland.
    Sean grabs my arm and leans down to my ear. I swear my heart stops. “You know Sandy and I—”
    “Excuse me!” Sandy pushes past me and practically forces Sean’s arm around her. Her red bikini clashes with her pale skin and overdone hair. Unlike my black one that compliments any skin tone.
    “I was just helping Lexie up. She slipped on the ice.”
    “Whatever. I’m cold. Can we get back in the hot tub?”
    “Sure,” Seans says, but his eyes are still on mine. “Maybe I’ll see you on the trails.” Sandy rips his arm, causing him to stumble away from me. He follows her to the other side of the deck, but his eyes linger on mine.
    Lexie two.
    Sandy zero.

Chapter 8
    Ryan
     
    I’m not enjoying t he whole Operation Snag a Douchebag, but seeing Lexie in that bikini was worth it. Also having her climb on top of me