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I suddenly realized I wanted that more than I wanted my next breath.

"Okay," I whispered.

Felix's eyes flared as I licked my lips.

"Practice makes perfect. Or so I've heard."

He leaned down, and I lifted onto my toes to meet him.We kissed, our mouths melting together, moving like we'd been doing thisall our lives. Felix's lips were so soft. His hands on my waist tightened when I sighed. My handsgripped his shirt, pulling him closer, and a groan left his lips as our bodies collided. There was no space between us now. And I still wantedhimcloser. The kiss deepened. Heat shot through my veins, sparks igniting as he held me. I nipped his bottom lip, and suddenly, Felix lifted me off the ground. My legs wrapped around his waist. His hands held my thighs. And my heart felt like it would fly up, up, and up until it hit the stars.

Had there ever been a more perfect kiss?

Had there ever been a more perfect person to have it with?

My heart knew the answer and kept trying to soar for the rafters.

When we were about to pass out, Felix pulled back slowly, both of us breathing hard.

"Definitely my best idea," he rasped.

I nodded, still dazed.

"We should go.Otherwise, they'll send someone to find us."

Another nod.

Felix stared at me a moment longer.

I tried to get my throat to work. "Are you going to put me down?"

"At some point," he said.

My legs tightened on his hips, and his eyes flashed.

"Might take longer if you keep doing that."

I didn't know why, but that made me smile.

Yes, this was just practice for our fake relationship. But it didn't feel that way—and it was nice to know I could have an effect on Felix who always seemed so composed. It made me feel giddy.

I wasn't sure if that was a good thing.

But the organ in my chest was still trying to fly.

I just hoped it didn't crash and burn before this was all over.

CHAPTER 8

Rules.Despite what Felix said and my past history, I still believed we needed them. The whole fake dating thing could go completely off the rails if not. Take that kiss, for example. Totally inappropriate.

And amazing.

I shut down the voice inside my head and turned back to the list on my phone.

Pros of Kissing Felix

1)Releases stress.

2)Natural source of serotonin.

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