RexStaring at my computer screen, I realize the page hasn't changed in at least thirty minutes. Normally I'm so lost in my work, I have to set reminders on my phone for me to stop and eat, even. But right now, I can't seem to focus for more than a few minutes at a time.And I know why.A certain dark eyed, deep red haired beauty caught my attention a week ago and I haven't been able to think of much else.I called my buddy and gave him Chloe's contact information, told him to call the salon. It was kind of a weird way of going about it, not having her contact someone, but I trust Brandon. He worked for years with his dad at his construction business and plays in a band at The Flying Goat fairly regularly. He knows how to fix just about any appliance and knew he'd help her out.Doesn't mean I didn't feel awkward as fuck calling him up and telling him to get in touch with a woman who needed his help. He made sure to call me out on it, too. Rightfully so. He felt like a jack

Rex"Thank you for calling New You Salon, this is Jana, how can I help you?"I can't believe I'm about to say this but, "Yeah, I was wondering if I could schedule an appointment for a hair cut with Chloe? The sooner the better.""Sure, let me just pull up her schedule. Is there a time and date that works best for you?""Nope. I can make anything work," I say, rather than repeating myself by blurting out sooner than later, like I'd like to."She has an opening on Monday at ten. Does that work?""Sure does.""Name?"Oh shit. I hesitate. She's going to know it's me if I say my name but at the same time, I don't want to lie."Rex," I finally tell her."Got 'ya down. See you Monday. Thanks so much!""Thanks."I toss my phone on the counter and run my fingers through my hair that absolutely does not need a cut. I don't know what I'm doing here. It's completely out of my comfort zone but the fact that I've thought about Chloe more times than I care to admit over the

Chloe"Ahh!" I yell. I'm using my hand as a shield against the spray of water. The hose is flipping and flopping back and forth, jets of warm water streaming into the air and all over the both of us. Before I manage to get control of the situation, we're both nearly soaked. Even the floor is wet and slippery.Finally having the water turned off, which seemed to take much longer than it should have because I was taken by such surprise, I look over at Rex. I know my eyes are wide, my hair looks like I've just climbed out of the shower, but forgot to wash half of it because sections are completely dry while others are drenched.I wipe my face, my chest heaving."Well, I'm awake. What about you?"A burst of laughter bubbles out of me and I cover my mouth. That's never happened to me before. In fact, I'm not entirely sure that's ever happened to anyone ever. I don't know if it's because of my out of control nerves or something else entirely. I do know that I am incredibly embar

RexI give Olivia time to stop laughing before I growl, demanding her to stop."Oh please. Like you don't know exactly what you're doing. You. Rex Matthews. You know." I interrupt her before she has a chance to finish whatever she was going to say. "No, I don't. I know how to have sex with a woman after we've flirted for a few hours and not develop feelings or manage to get myself into a relationship. If there's eating involved, it's not at a restaurant," I tell her, just to be a shithead."Oh gross! Rex! Nope. I do not need to know this!"I chuckle, lean back in my chair, pleased with myself for shocking her when I hear her gag. I probably should feel bad because for a while I know she was feeling pretty nauseous from the pregnancy, but I also know she's just being dramatic. At least, I hope."What's wrong, Liv?" I tease."You're nasty.""Oh please. I'm honest. There's a difference.""Whatever. I'm not helping you anymore."I grin, scratch my scruff. "Yeah you

Chloe"I forgot.""Forgot what?" she mumbles while crunching, eyes closed.Jana looks at her and rolls her eyes then stands up, hands on her hips and glares at me. "Chlo! Rex is probably wondering what the hell happened!""Who's Rex?" Ari asks, lifting her head to look me in the eye."Shower boy," Jana explains."Ahh. I heard he's hot. Like, cover model hot.""He is," I blurt out before thinking better of it.Jana smirks then explains. "He is super hot. He's also incredibly hot for our girl, here. And she just stood him up for a date. I was right here and he wasn't even embarrassed about asking her out in front of everyone. They made a date for tonight and she totally ditched him!" She points a long finger at me, the pointed red tip of her fingernail wiggling in a circle in my direction. Full of blame, that one. I stand up, grab hold of her finger and turn it on herself. "It's not my fault! Who's the one who jacked up the schedule today?""Well, that's unnecessa