I already had my eyes closed as I took those steps towards him. I wasn’t even sure how well my lips were lined up for his when I headed for his body and pressed up tight. It would have been easy for him to step away. Easy for him to halt my motion. Easy for him to say no, Chloe, and make sure this was shelved for all time. But he didn’t. Gina was right. He kissed me back. His lips were warm, like the rest of him. Firm, like the rest of him. His chest was as solid as I remembered, his arms just as welcoming and calm. Until the kiss deepened and our mouths opened and his tongue met with mine.
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