“Why is this so awkward?” He laughs, scrubbing his palms vigorously over his face. “Listen, can I just kiss you? Because I think if we get that out of the way, it’ll be better. Unless that’s not why you’re here, which is fine too. We can do whatever. But if you’re here to hook up, I’d like to request kissing be involved, because—" I cut him off by putting my hands on his hips and scrunching his shirt up in my fingers. Using the grip to pull him none-too-gently toward me, I tip my chin upward once his chest brushes mine. Nate inhales in surprise. Taking this as precisely what it is, he doesn’t
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