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I turn to look at the lady, who now has a knowing smile on her face. I don't know what she's thinking. I'm just looking out for my sister's friend.
Gianna sways to the dance floor, holding a shot. There's no doubt that she's tipsy. I've never seen her like this.
I excuse myself from the lady and stay behind Gianna, making sure to keep some distance.
She suddenly turns, blessing me with one of her beautiful crescent moon smiles. Her smile had hijacked my brain, and as I stood there watching her, I felt myself contemplating ways to keep that smile on her face longer. I'm doomed.
Her smile drops, “You again?”
The music changes and pounds through my body. Lights flash and strobe around us, a haze of smoke and fog from unseen machines making the air dizzying. The busybodies on the dance floor press in, pushing Gianna towards me.
I quickly catch her by the arms, preventing her from falling. The feel of her body and the smell of her perfume were doing something to my heart that I don't understand.
I'm hyper-aware and hyper-focused—Because Gianna is with me.
She shrugs out of my hold as if she has been burnt. I lean down and whisper in her ear, loving the way she shudders in response. “Dance with me.”
The beat drops, and I pull her close by the waist. Slotting our bodies together, we begin to move together. She's staring up at me, eyes wide and sparkling in the glow of the lights.
It feels dangerous, the two of us pressed together like this. The pulsing music in the club is loud, but not as loud as my heart beating against my chest right now.
I wonder if she can hear it.
She looks so pretty like this, with half-lidded eyes and soft red pouty lips. It would be so easy to taste those lips. I want to see if they're as soft as they look. I want to mark her neck while I run my fingers through her slick hair. There’s probably a hundred reasons why I shouldn’t, and yet, I want to fucking kiss her right fucking now.
I'm not sure who leans in first, but the moment our lips touch, it’s like thousands of fireworks go off at the same time. Her lips are so soft against mine that I find myself craving more.
I lick into her mouth, seeking her tongue. She tilts her head and kisses me back. The kiss feels so natural, and I find it hard to believe that we haven't been kissing for an eternity.
I can't remember when I last kissed someone. Actually kissed, open-mouthed and eager, clumsy with impatience, wet and deep. Must be months. It didn’t matter then, just like it doesn’t matter now.
Never in a million years did I think that kissing would feel this good, this addicting. All of my senses are invaded by her. Her scent, her body, her warmth. I pull away and lean my forehead against hers. Gasping for air and hoping to understand the overwhelming feelings in me.
After trying to catch our breaths for a while, she pulled back slightly and looked up at me.
Whatever she sees in my eyes makes her face fall. She covers her mouth with her hands, shaking her head. Her eyes were full of regret and an incomprehensible amount of fear that breaks me.
“No,” she says more to herself and runs, leaving me stunned.
What just happened?
Chapter 3
Gianna
What have I done? My mind keeps repeating like a mantra as I rush out of the club.
My fear, the smell of alcohol, smoke, and sweat nearly suffocates me. My heart feels like it's going to explode. I can only blame my tipsy state for letting my guard down and allowing Chris to get to me.
“Gianna, wait!” I hear him call, but I hasten my steps, waving down moving cabs. To my disappointment, none stop.
He grabs my arm, making me turn to face him. My whole body shudders at his touch, leaving a tingling sensation instead. His hair is ruffled, and his lips are swollen and smeared with my lipstick. It sends chills down my spine.
“Let me take you home.” There's a desperate plea in his voice that almost melts me. Almost.
I yank my arm away from him. “What part of ‘leave me alone’ don't you understand?” I yell, unable to control my emotions any longer.
“The part where I have to leave a drunk lady alone past midnight.”
