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November 23, 2018 - February 22, 2019
Truth: I haven’t been with a girl in months. I’m turning them down left and right. You’re so full of yourself. True, he says. But I am the best. Best at what? Football? Volleyball? Baseball? Why are you turning them down? I ask. I’ve been waiting on you. WHAT?
“Maybe I’ve been waiting two years for you to be free so I could ask you out.”
“In case you didn’t know it already, I like how you look.” His eyes slowly drink me in, drifting over my face and lingering on my chest. “All that blonde hair, and your green eyes. I dig how tall you are…and your curves.”
“Just do me a favor, okay? Don’t hurt him. He’s been through enough already.” My heart drops at the thought of hurting Maverick. Of course I wouldn’t.
“I’d do anything for some people—you’ll figure that out about me,” Maverick says softly, and suddenly it feels as if we’re all alone and not in a crowded studio surrounded by people.
“I’m not perfect, but I know what I want.” My eyes go heavy as I run my gaze over her, taking in the way her breasts push against the fabric of her dress. “You’re the one that got away, Delaney, the opportunity I missed.”
So do I. I swallow, feeling breathless. “I…I have to ask you something.” “What?” My chest catches as our eyes meet. I bite my lip. “Are you…He-Man?” His chin goes up as his eyes lower to half-mast. “Damn, Buttercup, I’ve been waiting weeks for you to ask me that.”
“I want you, Delaney, and it’s killing me slowly.”
“It’s like I wished you were here, Delaney, and you appeared. Thank you for checking on me.”
Are you just saying that to get on my good side?” I arch my brows. “I’ve already seen your good side, and it’s amazing.”
He tugs my neck forward and kisses me, his chest against my breasts. In between kisses he whispers, “You’re everything I’ve ever wanted.”
“We aren’t over, Delaney, not by a long shot. I’m going to make you proud of me.”
“It feels like I’ve waited forever to do this. Delaney Renee Shaw, will you marry me and make me the happiest Jedi in the universe? I promise to always love you—and your cats—and give you everything you could ever want, body and soul.” Tears flood my eyes as I take him in: his pure heart, the way he fights for those he loves, the way he loves me. “Yes. Always. You are everything.” “You’re everything, Buttercup, and I couldn’t have made it without you by my side.” He stands up, cups my face, and kisses me, and I know that no matter what, he and I can do anything together.
