Don't Let Me Break

by Kelsie Rae

“Do you want to come inside?” I murmur. He nearly chokes on his groan but doesn’t budge. “You’re killing me, Smalls.” “No, I’m inviting you inside,” I clarify. Tortured, he drops his head back and looks up at the night sky. “I can’t.” “Why not?” “‘Cause I’m not like the other guys you’ve dated, Kate.” My brows knit together. “So, you’re saying no?” “Gotta earn you first.” “You haven’t earned me yet?” I question. “Pretty sure you just took me on the sweetest date I’ve ever been on.” “Compared to the boys you’re used to, sure. Compared to the standard you deserve?” He leans down and places a quick kiss against my lips. “Not even close.”