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I can do that.
We make our way back to Mom’s house, guided by the moonlight. Graham takes it much slower this time, trying to block the cold air from me with his massive frame. I snuggle into his back, tuck my face into his neck, and hold him close, hoping my warmth is seeping into his bones.
When we pull into the drive, he dismounts, and I follow. He helps me remove the helmet, and he runs his fingers through my tangled hair.
I’m anxious as we stand there.
Should I invite him in? Leave him standing here and run inside? Thank him yet again?
He doesn’t give me a chance to do any of those things. He brings his lips to mine and kisses me. I gasp with surprise, and he takes the opportunity to deepen the kiss. His mouth is soft and inviting, and I step closer into him as I clutch the front of his shirt and kiss him back. I’m not sure how long we are locked together, but I finally break away and blink up at him.
“You kissed me.”
“I did.”
“Why did you kiss me?”
He shrugs. “Kissing reduces anxiety, and you looked a little stressed to me.”
“So, you kissed me to calm me down?”
“Yep.”
“You can’t just go around, kissing anyone,” I scold.
He leans in. “I don’t. I kiss who I want to kiss,” he says before laying one more quick kiss on my lips.
All righty then.
I walk past him and toward the porch in a daze.
“See you tomorrow, Taeli,” he calls.
I throw my hand up in acknowledgment but don’t turn back around as I hear the motorcycle roar to life and pull away.
Mom is at the door when I walk inside.
“Did you have a good time?”
“Magical,” I admit.
She smiles wide.
“It looks like it. Is that Graham’s shirt?” she asks.
I look down. I’m still wrapped in his flannel.
“Oh, I should have given this back to him.”
“No worries. I think you’ll get the chance,” Mom says.
I hope so.
