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We spend the evening laughing, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s company. As the night wears on, I can feel the tension between us growing, a palpable energy that seems to hang in the air like a thick fog.
Anticipation of a sensual encounter for the two of us.
Finally, after dessert, I stand up from the table and take her hand.
“Come,” I whisper, leading her toward the balcony that overlooks the city.
The moon hangs high in the sky, casting a soft glow over everything it touches. We stand there for a moment, simply taking in the beauty of the night. But then, something inside me snaps. I turn to face her, my gaze locked onto her lips.
I can’t resist any longer. With a determined look in my eyes, I pull her closer, my hands cupping her face as I lean in to kiss her. Her eyes flutter open, wide with surprise but tinged with excitement. I feel her breath hitch as our lips brush against each other for the first time tonight.
It’s electrifying.
As if we were meant to be together, our lips seem to know one another. God. I’ve got to stop thinking like this. It’s just a fling, a thing, a moment that fate brought us together. I’m helping her; she’s helping drag me out of the rut I’ve been in.
That’s all.
Our bodies were not made for one another. They just seem to be very happy in one another’s company. Our tongues meet as our bodies press against each other. I lose myself in the intensity of the moment.
The cool breeze carries the scent of the ocean, mingling with the scent of her skin as we kiss.
She wraps her arms around my neck, and I feel her body melting into mine. My hands roam over her back, feeling the gentle curve of her waist, the warm skin of her back. I can’t get enough of her, of this feeling.
I try to be a gentleman, but her body feels so good, the material of the dress is so cool and silky, I can’t help but let my touch dip below her waist so I can squeeze her ass.
I break the kiss for a moment, my lips still grazing her cheek as I whisper, “I want you. Now.”
She’s looking up at me, desire in her gaze. “I?—”
We’re interrupted by my surprise. The one I’d forgotten about. The one that is now going to stop me from doing what I really want.
CHAPTER 23
Lily
An explosion startles me, flashes of light drawing my eyes up to the night sky. “Someone’s having fireworks! Is there some holiday I’ve forgotten about?”
“No, I don’t think so.” he says. Slipping behind me, he wraps his arms around my waist, holding me close as we look up in awe.
I rest the back of my head happily against his chest, smiling up at the show. “How lucky are we that we happened to be here?”
He leans down, kissing the top of my head. “They’re for you.”
“What?” He’s joking. We’ve just lucked out.
“I ordered them for you. It’s the surprise I told you about.”
“This is incredible. My very own fireworks show. What a lucky girl.” I give a satisfied sigh, leaning further back against him. He folds me into him like a cocoon, as if unable to get me close enough for his liking.
“You’re incredible,” he says.
We watch the show, and I’m beaming at the finale, bright explosions of red and white, finishing with a burst of red lights, falling into the shape of a big red heart flashing against the night sky.
“I’ve never—wow—I didn’t know…” I can’t find the words.
I slow my mind, wanting to thank him for such an amazing gesture properly. He spins me around to him, staring down into my eyes and kissing me. I return his kiss, giving my thanks with my mouth, showing him how I feel with my body, pressing in closer against him.
I feel his hardness against me. Feeling how much he wants me, it turns me on, making me wet. The night air breezes through my hair, cooling my skin. Tingles dance over my arms, little hairs standing on end.
