Page 104 of The Problem with Players

Absolutely not.

Nathan

Can you slowly slide your hand between your thighs for me?

Avery

Nathaniel. Stop it.

I knew well enough to know that Nathaniel wasn’t said from a place of hatred anymore. It was said in the same way she used to say it when we were younger. Playfully. Man, I missed her saying my full name in a playful way. I missed being playful with her. I missedher.

It blew my mind how someone could be so close and still you could miss them so damn much.

Avery

I keep thinking about it, though…

Nathan

About you touching yourself?

Avery

No. About kissing you.

It turned out I wasn’t alone in my wicked thoughts as of late.

Avery

So I’ve been thinking…

Nathan

Go on.

Avery

Maybe we can be friends with…benefits.

Nathan

You’re making a lot of sense right now.

Avery

Only kissing benefits.

Nathan

If you’re in love with me, Avery Kingsley, just say it. Don’t be shy.

Avery

Shut up before I change my mind.

Nathan

Can I kiss both sets of lips?

---