“I’m going to do something, and I need you to trust me, okay?” She takes her bottom lip between her teeth and nods. “Okay.” I don’t let myself hesitate for a single second as I pull her in and cover her mouth with my own. It’s supposed to be quick—soft and simple—but when she wraps her arms around my neck and arches up on her tiptoes to get closer, I can’t help myself. The hand that isn’t on her cheek moves to her lower back and holds her close as we both deepen the kiss. The second her tongue tangles with my own, the taste of strawberries and vanilla is all I can focus on. In this moment,
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