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“Kins? You have a nickname for me now?”
“Would you prefer I call you sweetness?”
She arched an eyebrow. “Sweetness?”
“Yeah, I know you’re going to taste as sweet as you look.”
“Dude! You just have a witty comeback for everything, huh?”
“What can I say, pretty girl? You bring out the best in me.”
She smiled, a real smile that time as she tucked her hair behind her ear. I instantly reached over and pulled it out to tug on the ends of it, letting my fingertips graze her cheek.
“Is this one of your moves?”
“Do you want it to be?”
“I have no interest in being another one of your girls.”
I grinned. “Jealous?”
“You wish. I’m not one of your cheerleaders.”
With a hard edge, I replied, “That you aren’t.”
“Why do you want to kiss me anyway?”
“Can’t a friend just help out another friend?”
“We’re friends now? When did that happen? I don’t even like you.”
Calling her bluff, I narrowed my eyes at her. “That really hurts, Kins.”
“You’re so full of it.”
“And you’re beautiful.”
“I don’t know if I should be offended or flattered that you’re hitting on me.”
“If I had to choose, I’d prefer the latter.”
“Well then, thank God you don’t.”
“That sassy little mouth of yours is really fucking cute.”
She was gorgeous. The girl didn’t even have to try. She was naturally stunning. I just stood there in awe of her. There was something about the way she was looking at me that truly had my mind reeling with what her lips would feel like against mine.
“I guess letting you kiss me could be like a thank you for saving me.”
“I didn’t save you. I protected you.”
“What’s the difference?”
“You don’t need saving, Kinley. You’re a survivor all on your own.”
Her face paled, understanding I knew more than she assumed I would. I didn’t know what was worse. Her pretending like she didn’t want me to kiss her, or her wanting me to. I couldn’t help noticing the look in her eyes. They spoke volumes, roping me in, taking hold of my mind, and not letting go. I was so fucking conflicted. The effect she was having on me, and we’d only just spoken for the first time.
What was happening?
