Page 183 of Evil Hearts

“Hi,” I awkwardly whisper.

“Hello gorgeous. Here, this is for you.” She hands me a cup and I take it. Leaning forward, she kisses my cheek gently. “That was for me.”

She winks at me, and I know there is a blush creeping up my neck. She grabs my empty hand, and she leads the way to our destination. I have no idea what her plan is tonight. I’m just following her lead.

“So you said your day was amazing, so what happened for it to be so perfect?”

“Besides a date with you.” I clamp my lips shut. I totally didn’t mean to say that., but Cat laughs at my sudden outburst.

“Yeah. Besides that.”

“Well, I had to take the Witch’s License test today and right before I left the house, I got the call that I passed!”

“That’s amazing. Congratulations. We will have to celebrate then.”

“I’ve unfortunately tried several times before and failed, so that I passed this time is so huge. Add in the fact that I’m here with you on that same night. Well, I’m happy.”

Just outside of a restaurant, Cat stops me and backs me into the brick wall beside the large glass window. My heart beats rapidly and goosebumps rise along my spine. Cat presses into my chest with hers, and I can’t help the tiny pants of breath that escape and rise in the cold air between us.

“If you say it again, then I just might have to make this the best date you’ve ever had.”

Her lips cover mine as she kisses me sweetly. Her tongue slips out to slide across my lips, seeking entrance. I open willingly. Taking a moment to savor the taste of her coffee on my tongue before kissing her back. She cups my cheek in one hand and deepens the kiss. I don’t stop her. The need to be intimate with someone, with her, is too strong.

I clench my thighs and grip her hip with my empty hand. She tastes like vanilla and caramel mixed with her own wild scent. My body reacts so openly to her advances I can’t help the desire pinging between us. Cat pulls back and leans her forehead against mine.

“I’m sorry. I’ve just been wanting to do that since you walked through my door yesterday.”

I pull her tighter against me with my hand that’s on her hip. She looks at me, her eyes twinkling with a mischief within them.

“I’m definitely not sorry you did it. In fact, I’d like that to happen again.”

Cat chuckles and drops a kiss to my lips before pulling back, separating our bodies. The cold wind cooling my body off like I’ve just been splashed with cold water.

“Then let’s get some food in you. It’s a celebration we need to have.”

She pulls me through the door and a hostess seats us at an intimate booth toward the back of the place. I slide into the seat and Cat slips in next to me. Our thighs pressing together beneath the table.

We both look at the menu before us and decide what we want. When the server returns, we place our order. All that’s left to do is wait. Cat turns to me, boxing me in the corner. She leans in, her lips touching the edge of my ear.

“You look delicious in that dress. I don’t think I’ve mentioned that yet.”

Her tongue licks along the edge of my ear before she pulls back with a knowing smirk. She knows exactly what she’s doing to me. My thighs clench as my clit pulses, needing some type of friction.

“You did not. Thank you.” I duck my head down as my cheeks heat.

“So let’s see here. I know your aunt was amazing. You just moved to town and now live in her house. You got your license today. You taste like cinnamon and cream. I can’t keep my hands off of you. What else am I missing?”

“I think that covers it. Oh, and maybe that I’m trying to get rid of a damn ghost at my house that keeps bothering me. I’m honestly not that exciting of a person.”

“I beg to differ. A ghost, huh? Must be something special if it annoys you that badly.”

“It’s just being a pain to get rid of, though when I went back this afternoon, it was nowhere to be seen. Hopefully, it just disappeared. I won’t hold my breath, though.”

“Okay, I’m going to need to meet the ghost that has you so annoyed with it. Maybe we can scare it off together. If not, well, at least I have an excuse to take you home tonight.”

Just then the food arrives, and I dip my head to hide the new blush coloring my cheeks. Fuck this food. I want to go home now, please. I keep the inner dialogue to myself and instead turnto dig into the delicious plates of food in front of me. I’m going to enjoy this date and then when we end up back at the house, maybe enjoy the night too.

I open the door, gesturing Cat inside behind me. Our date so far has been amazing. We ate, then took a walk around town with her showing me all the local haunts. Another coffee and then dessert at a bakery, and here we are. Back at my place.

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