“We have to stop this.” I announce as I walk into his room, forcing my eyes to behave and not stare at his chest. “What did you say?” He asks, closing his laptop and standing up. “This.” I gesture wildly with my hand. “What we have between us.” “What do we have between us?” His voice cracks with danger, daring me to voice out the words. “s*x. Being f**k buddies.” “You said you wanted it that way.” He reminds me, stalking forward. I swallow. “Till I'm ready for a relationship. We only agreed to soothe each other's itch.” “And?” He prompts, his face hard as granite. “I'm going on a date tomorrow and it's likely I settle with the guy.” I blurt out. “Looks like I'm ready for a relationship and don't need our arrangement anymore.” “The hell you don't.” He snarls. “Ryan,” I warn, inchi

