Josh

I met the girl of my dreams in a church parking lot while my best friend was having sex in my truck. Her name was Layla and she was trying her hardest to ignore me, and them, from two parking spaces over.

I swear, I've never seen someone so beautiful in my life.

I've also never struggled to get the girl, but for some reason my foot and my mouth became friends that night in the worst of ways.

Cheesy pick up line, that failed? Check.

Inability to form coherent sentences? Check.

Ego crushing let down? Yup. That happened too.

I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about Layla that sucks me in.

I need to get to know her. Spend time with her. Make her mine.

Who knows? Maybe she will be the one to finally settle me down. That is, if I can convince her to give me the time of day.

Layla

Everything about Joshua Thomas screams: run away.

His sharp jaw.

Those vibrant eyes.

Lush lips that have probably tasted every girl in this tiny town.

I know better than to give him a chance, but knowing what I should do and listening are two different things.

He makes my heart flutter in ways I thought only possible in Hallmark movies. He makes my legs shake from one look.

I resisted him once. I don't know if I can do it again.