Page 55 of When Ellie Falls in Love

“May I have this dance?”

“Of course.”

Taking Ellie’s hand, Sadie followed her over to the dance floor. They nervously laughed as they faced each other, and Ellie carefully put her hands on Sadie’s lower back. Taylor Swift’s “Lover”began playing, and Sadie knew the moment couldn’t have been more perfect if she’d planned it.

“I’ve never done this before.”

“Me either,” Sadie smiled as she bit her lip. Putting her arms around Ellie’s neck, the two simply swayed back and forth to the song in their own little corner of the dance floor. Sadie felt beyond comfortable in Ellie’s arms—so much so that she said, “I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that kiss.”

“Same,” Ellie giggled. “I’m glad it finally happened.”

“Finally, huh?”

“I’d been wanting to for a while, but I didn’t know if you felt the same.”

“I did.”

“I’m glad I know that now.” Ellie lowered her eyes as her smile spread wider. “I just wish it had been a little different.”

“Different, how?” Sadie had no clue who the flirtatious woman who had taken over her body was, but she was going to roll with it.

Ellie looked around, suddenly seeming nervous that they were in a crowd. Taking Sadie’s hand, she said, “Follow me.”

And Sadie did. She would have followed her anywhere. Ellie led her behind the garage, away from the rest of the crowd, but they could still hear the music. They looked into each other’s eyes as Sadie tried to figure out what Ellie was thinking. Was she going to kiss her again? Was she waiting for Sadie to make the first move this time?

Sadie had no clue, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. She needed to kiss Ellie; she needed to know what it felt like. Taking a step toward Ellie, they bumped heads, as Ellie had done the same thing.

“Ow.”

“Sorry.”

“Are you okay?”

“I’m fine, you?”

“I’m okay,” Sadie nervously giggled. “Okay so, I’ve never donethiseither.”

Ellie cocked her head at her. “You’ve never kissed a girl?”

“I’ve never kissed,” Sadie sucked in a deep breath and held it, “someone I wanted to kiss.”

She watched as Ellie licked her lower lip, a grin slowly forming. “Well, then lucky for you, I feel the same way. And I can show you what I’ve learned about kissing someone from acting class if you want.”

“I do.”

In fact, Sadie was sure she’d never wanted anything more.

Ellie tenderly put one hand behind her neck and the other around her waist. She pulled Sadie close to her, so close their chests touched. Sadie watched as Ellie tilted her head just right and leaned in for a kiss. As their lips met, Sadie closed her eyes. She savored the feel of Ellie’s lips on hers, enjoying the way she could taste the coffee she’d obviously had at the party still lingering on her lips.

Unsure of what to do with her hands, Sadie ran them up Ellie’s back before pulling her slightly closer. She nearly lost her balance, and subsequently Ellie’s, in the grass. As Sadie’s back was near the garage, she was pleasantly surprised when Ellie gently pushed her back into it for stability.

“You okay?” Ellie asked softly. Sadie could only nod as she leaned back in for more kissing.

Kissing Ellie was amazing. Sadie was fairly certain she’d give up anything to never have to stop kissing her. She tried to memorize everything: the way Ellie made a trail of kisses from her lips to her ear and back again, the way Ellie’s hand felt so warm on her lower back, and the way Ellie’s tongue felt in her mouth.

Yes, Sadie could have stayed there forever.

Had it not been for Mason suddenly calling Ellie’s name.

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