Meet Me in the Penalty Box (Orchid City, #1)
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“I like the way my name sounds rolling off your tongue, but you know what I really want to hear, love?” She looked up at me as I pulled the straps of her dress down her arms. “What’s that?” “I want to hear you screaming it instead.”
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Mischief danced in Nico’s dark eyes. “Hey, Harper.”
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Nico Don’t fuck with me, pretty girl. You know exactly who this is.
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“I like how you look when you blush, knowing I’m the one who put that color in your cheeks.”
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“I wasn’t done with you that night and I’m not done with you now.”
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“I think I found my good luck charm for the season and I’m not giving that up.”
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“Don’t lie to me, pretty girl,”
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“Don’t be embarrassed,” he whispered. “I like you jealous.”
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“Tell me about you, Harper. What makes you smile. What pisses you off.”
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“I want to know how to keep that beautiful smile on your lips. I want to know what to avoid so I don’t ever piss you off… unless I’m intentionally trying to.”
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His lips twitched. “If you’re going to lie to me, love, at least make it believable.”
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“You’re a terrible liar, Harper,” Nico growled
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“What do I have to do for you to reward me?” His lips curled upward. “Tell me the truth or convince me otherwise.”
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“Not what I’m hungry for, love,”
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“Be a good girl and lay back for me so I can eat.”
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“Not your god, love. He can only take you to heaven. Where I’m taking you is a place he could never take you.”
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“Let me ruin you, love,” I murmured
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“You’ve been avoiding me, love,” he said, his voice low yet soft. “I think I have an idea why, but I want to hear it from you.”
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“I would never be your rebound, love,” he said as his eyes stared directly into mine. “There wouldn’t be anyone after me.”
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“That’s right, baby. No one but you.
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She would eventually realize that there would never be anyone but her. She was it for me.
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“I can’t get enough of you, Harper Jensen. I need you to know, there’s no one but you.”
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I couldn’t fight the smile that consumed me. “And why is that?” “Because you’re mine and no one else’s.”
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Harper Jensen scared the living shit out of me… because I was fairly certain I was falling in love with her.
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“I wanted to surprise you and let you know how proud I am of you.”
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“To you, my love,” I said with a smile as I stared into her bright blue eyes. “The sky is the limit for you and your dreams. I can’t wait to see where this will take you and I’m so proud of you for trying something you’ve always wanted to do.”
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“I’m not here for anything but to be close to you. I need to feel you in my arms tonight.”
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His lips were soft as he pressed them against mine. “Come on, love. Let’s get whatever it is you need.”
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“I’m in love with you, Harper,” he said slowly as he exhaled. “You’re all I think about, day and night. You’re the only person I want to spend my time with. I tried to fight it, but I can’t anymore. I can’t keep up this charade. I love you.”
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“I can’t promise you all of my firsts, but I can promise you every single one of my lasts.”
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“Fuck,” I murmured against her lips as I slowed our kiss. “There’s something about seeing you wearing my jersey that drives me fucking crazy. I want to see you wearing nothing but my jersey.”
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“I will gladly meet you in the penalty box any day.”