Page 75 of Ink & Stardust

“Do you think...”

“It wasn’t that loud.” The smile he’s wearing says otherwise.

“Do you think anyone heard?” He lets me get the whole question out this time.

“There’s hardly anyone here.” He kisses the tip of my nose in the sweetest way, the action a complete contradiction to how ruthlessly he just consumed my body, before pulling out of me.

I feel the loss of him immediately and all I want to do is pull him back inside of me and never let him leave. He’s the most dangerous sort of addiction. One I know I’ll be withdrawing from for the rest of my life.

Quickly tucking himself back into his pants, he gathers my clothes before helping me off the desk.

I slip my pants back on, which is harder than it should be given that my legs feel like they’re made of gelatin, and then bend down to retrieve my shoes.

“I need a bathroom,” I tell him quietly, though at this point, being quiet might be a moot point.

“Right through there.” He points to a door to the left.

“Do I want to knowhowyou know there’s a private bathroom in here?” I ask, jealousy lacing my words despite my best effort to keep it hidden.

“If you’re asking if I’ve ever fucked someone in here before, the answer is no.” He steps into me. “Though I think it’s extremely cute that you’re worried that I had.” His finger slides under my chin, lifting my face up to his.

“Cute?” I croak, relief no doubt apparent on my face.

“Is it wrong that I like when you get jealous?” He brushes a kiss against my mouth.

“A little sadistic maybe.” I smile against his lips.

His only response is a deep swipe of his tongue against mine. I damn near whimper when he pulls away.

“Go clean up and then let’s get out of here.” He steps back.

“Get out of here? We aren’t done with our schoolwork.”

“Fuck schoolwork. All I want to do right now is take you back to my place and feast on you until the sun rises tomorrow.”

My body ripples with eager anticipation.

“Just until the sun rises?” I tease with a sly smile.

“Go before I change my mind about leaving and fuck you against the wall this time.”

I shut my mouth to keep the challenging words I’m about to say from slipping past. As much as I would love for him to take me again, right here and now, I think I prefer the privacy of his apartment much better.

“That’s what I thought.” He grins, smacking my ass as I pass him.

A giggle bubbles up my throat.

“Ass,” I mutter back at him.

“You want me to do what with your ass?” he calls after me as I slip into the bathroom.

“You have a dirty mind,” I tell him, gripping the doorframe.

“Oh, Converse, you have no idea just how dirty my mind can be.” His expression reads the promise of his words.

I open my mouth to respond but then quickly snap it closed, not at all surehowto respond.

Instead, I take a step back and quickly close the door between us.

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