He stalls my descent with a searing kiss, leaving my feet to dangle midair for several long moments before touching down on the dirt airstrip. “You’re acting weird,” I note. I can’t place a finger on what exactly it is that’s odd, but whatever it is, he’s been doing it since waking me. His brow furrows. “Because I kissed you?” “Yeah. Or, I don’t know. You seem … happier than normal? What gives?” “Can’t I be in a good mood?” He pulls out our small orange cooler from the seat. I frown. “Are we staying over?” “Nah. It’s just a light lunch.” He smirks. “Figured you wouldn’t want jerky again.” My
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