“Are you trying to date me Ares, or are we just friends? I can’t read you as well as some people.” Because I confuse her on purpose. Because I’m not Ares at all. “We can’t date,” I say. “Why not?” My jaw twitches. “I don’t think your father would like that.” “Do you care what he wants? Or what I want?” Through the thin silk of her trousers, I can feel her blood rushing, right under my palms. I know her heart is beating as hard as mine. “What do you want, Nix?” I ask her. “I want you to kiss me.” I look into her eyes. Do I even remember how to do this? I see her lips part, ever so slightly. I
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