Cover of The Deal (Off-Campus, #1)

Off-Campus, #1

The Deal

by Elle Kennedy


Genre
Romance, Contemporary, Sports
Year
2017
Pages
437
Contents

Chapter 27

Overview

Hannah and Garrett take a major step forward physically when Garrett gives Hannah her first orgasm with a partner, a breakthrough that makes her emotional and confirms how different this relationship feels from her past with Devon. Even with that progress, Garrett refuses to rush into intercourse, showing that his patience and care remain central to Hannah’s healing. After Garrett leaves for practice, Hannah stays behind and cooks dinner, underscoring how their connection is becoming both intimate and unexpectedly domestic.

Summary

Hannah and Garrett arrive at Garrett’s townhouse in a rush of desire, and Hannah immediately tries to push past their usual caution. Garrett slows her down, insisting on the "baby steps" he has set for them, even while making it clear that he wants her just as much. Their teasing banter eases Hannah’s nerves and keeps the moment playful rather than frightening.

As they undress and kiss, Hannah notices an important difference between Garrett and Devon: Garrett does not treat her like she is breakable. When Garrett moves lower, Hannah briefly flashes back to similar moments with Devon, but Hannah deliberately pushes those thoughts away and chooses to stay present. Garrett checks that she is comfortable before continuing, and his care and patience allow Hannah to relax into the experience.

Garrett brings Hannah to orgasm through oral sex, something no previous partner has done. The experience overwhelms Hannah so completely that she starts crying afterward, then admits that the tears come from happiness rather than pain. Garrett quickly turns the awkwardness into humor, reassuring Hannah while also enjoying the proof that she is responding to him in a new way.

Hannah then focuses on Garrett, undressing him and exploring his body while they joke and flirt. She performs oral sex on him and brings him to climax, and afterward Hannah asks if they can finally have intercourse now that she knows she can orgasm with him. Garrett still refuses to rush that step, sticking to his plan of moving carefully despite the progress they have made.

Tucker calls Garrett to leave for hockey practice, so Garrett hurriedly gets dressed and asks Hannah to stay at the townhouse until he returns. Alone, Hannah reflects on how significant the afternoon feels, especially after months of frustration with Devon. Instead of overthinking whether she is now "fixed," Hannah decides to make herself useful and comforting: she explores the kitchen, calls her mother for Nana’s lasagna recipe, and starts cooking dinner for Garrett and the other hockey players, signaling how much more at home she feels in Garrett’s life.

Who Appears

  • Hannah Wells
    Protagonist; experiences a breakthrough with Garrett, then stays to cook dinner after he leaves for practice.
  • Garrett Graham
    Hockey captain who pleasures Hannah, keeps their pace slow, and invites her to remain at his townhouse.
  • Tucker
    Garrett’s housemate; briefly interrupts by calling Garrett to leave for hockey practice.
  • Hannah's mother
    Answers Hannah’s call and helps her scale Nana’s lasagna recipe for the hockey players.
  • Devon
    Hannah’s ex; appears in her thoughts as a contrast to Garrett during an intimate moment.
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