“Permission to approach your side in order to share my body heat,” I stated robotically. “In a completely non-sexual way, of course.” “Fine.” Her voice was small. “But only because I’m so cold.” Smiling, I wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her toward me so my body curved around hers—my chest against her back, her butt resting on my hips, my knees tucked behind hers. I kept my arm around her middle and inhaled the summer-day scent of her hair. I closed my eyes and felt seventeen again, bursting with reckless energy and stupid ideas. I recalled walking around at the Cherry Festival with
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