I could only presume that the move was meant to be a seductive one, but when she miscalculated her step and landed in a heap on her bedroom floor instead of her mattress, I couldn’t stop the laugh that escaped me. “Nice.” “It’s not funny, Gerard,” she croaked out from her perch on the floor. “Omigod.” Draping an arm over her face, she wailed in despair. “I was trying to be sultry!” “Are you wearing Barbie knickers?” “So not the point right now.” Groaning dramatically, she shook her head. “You can leave now.” Smothering my laughter, I sank down on the carpet and reached for her hand. “Come on,
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