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For the longest time I believed we only got one incredible, life-changing thing in our lives. Hockey was mine. But then, I got lucky. I met her. And everything changed.
Keep smiling through it all. No matter what happens, no one can take that away.
There was a faint smile on her face when our gazes met. Her eyes were as bright as the stars above. I wanted to trace her skin like I would trace the constellations in the sky. Would she feel as satisfying as those myths? She sure looked as wondrous.
Touching her seemed as close to heaven as I’d ever get.
Whatever she needed, whatever made her happy, I'd give it to her. Even if it was a life without me.
Whatever she wanted, I’d give it to her. I'm willingly wrapped around her finger.
“Then, what’s wrong? Your mood changed.” I shook my head when she tried to smile. “Don’t do that. Not if you don’t mean it. You don’t have to force yourself to smile around me. I don’t need that to feel comfortable. Being around you, in any mood you’re in, makes me…comfortable. I asked because don’t you want to be comfortable, too? You can be sad if that’s what you need.”
“I…I want to kiss you,” she blurted. “Like, a lot right now.” My stomach dropped. Wasn’t expecting that. She let out a whimper of embarrassment. “You asked me what I preferred, and that was my first thought. I’d prefer it if you pinned me against a wall and kiss me.”
“Kiss me up here,” she pleaded. “Please, kiss me on my lips.” I think I liked begging. I wondered if old Finn did.
Naomi tasted like she looked, sweet and heart-stopping. Once I had a taste, I couldn’t go back, even knowing I was in dangerous waters.
She was a Sun, and I was a frozen Earth, desperate for a change in season.
“You’re the first and only person who made me feel safe since I woke up,” Finn said. “I was terrified and alone and then I went into your stream and heard your voice and my body reacted. It knew you and trusted you instantly. I couldn’t lose you.
But I don’t regret a single message I’ve sent. No regrets about our kiss and the time we’ve spent together. Naomi, I’d never regret a second with you because everything was worth it. Just to see your smile…damn, your fucking smile. Sorry. I’m supposed to keep this clean.”
“I’m not wasting any more of our time. Being with you still scares me and I don’t know how much I trust you, but I still want to try. You’re too important to me to not try, Finn.”
He chuckled at my excitement. And there it was again. A beautiful, perfect smile that lit up his entire face. The curve of it revealed a dimple in one cheek. His eyes wrinkled around the edges, revealing the genuine nature of the expression. This smile felt like it was made for me alone.
I’d fantasized about this moment so many times, but imagination couldn’t hold a candle to her flame.
I wanted her to crave me as much as I craved her. I wanted her to long only for me because I’d never get on my knees for anyone other than her. Only her. I’d worship only her.
I was hers. Completely hers. The feeling of utter devotion should have frightened me, but I’ve never been more thrilled.
It took the right kind of guy to fuck you like you came from the streets but kiss you like he was your knight in shining armor.
“You can be angry about things that happened forever ago. There isn’t an expiration date on how you feel. Even on the most perfect days, you’re allowed to be upset.”
There was not one side of her I didn’t love. Every part of my being was hers and would do whatever it took to make her mine.
Note to self: buy a silk pillowcase. That would make her more comfortable sharing my bed.
“But I’ve fallen in love with you twice now. I think it’s safe to say I’d do it again.”
Never in a million years did I think I could make a grump like Finn kiss me with a grin. But I had. I returned the smile and my heart swelled at the thought of this only being our beginning. This kiss reminded me that our brightest days were ahead.
“I can talk dirty to you if you want.” I pressed kisses along her jawline. “I can do both. Which do you want?” “Both. Everything. Every part you have to offer. Just like you want every side of me.” I smiled. “You have a deal.” “Perfect,” she said, pulling me back to her for a kiss.
