Page 55 of You Kissed Me First

Her tears are falling down her face fast as her breathing increases.

“What do you need, baby doll?”

“Bathroom.”

I help her stand, moving her quickly to the bathroom. As soon as we are there, she falls to her knees in front of the toilet. I pull her hair back, squatting next to her.

For several minutes, nothing happens.

Then she makes an odd noise before she throws up into the toilet.

She keeps puking, groaning in between bouts of heaving.

I move onto my knees, using one hand to keep her hair from her face while my other rubs her back.

“It’s okay. Let it all out. You’ll feel better.”

When she calms down, her tears are back in full force.

“I’m puking in front of you. You’ll never want to have sex with me now. I’m so disgusting. How can you even look at me?”

“Hush now. I don’t care that you’re puking. You are still beautiful. Don’t you worry about me. Let me worry about you.”

Leaning up to the counter, I grab a hair tie she had left out. I quickly tie her hair back before moving to grab a washcloth. I run it under cold water before wringing it out. Then I move back to Katie, placing it on the back of her neck.

“That feels good,” she mumbles.

“I know. Let’s rest here a bit and then if you’re feeling better, I’ll help you back to bed.”

She nods, going to lie her head on the toilet, but I stop her.

I grab another washcloth and wipe her face down before turning her to rest against my shoulder.

“What if I throw up on you?” she asks, her eyes already closed again.

“Then I guess I’ll need to take a shower.”

She doesn’t answer and after I’m sure she’s fallen back asleep; I pick her up and carry her back to bed. Then I go and clean up the bathroom, making sure to wipe the toilet down before flushing.

When I settled back in bed, Katie turns toward me, resting her head on my chest.

Within minutes, I fall fast asleep.

10

DAY FIVE: SEA DAY

Why doesit feel like a million birds are pecking at my brain?

That’s the first thought that filters through my head when I wake up.

I crack my eyes open and realize I’m staring at a very nice chest. One that I can only hope belongs to Dominic. Otherwise, I’m in big trouble.

Moving my head slowly, I look up and find Dominic still sound asleep. Glancing at the balcony door, I can see the sun shining which means he’s slept in.

That’s not like him.

He has been waking up before the sun to work out every day on this trip.

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