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Blake leans in so his lips are a breath away from me, and I can smell his peppermint breath mixed with mine as he whispers, “I’ll see you soon, beauty. Next time, I won't stop at just a gentle kiss.”

Before I can make heads or tails of what he said, his lips are on mine. The first brush of his lips is gentle, giving me time to push away before he starts gently exploring. I'm in shock for a second before I return the kiss. My mind goes blank as I open my mouth and his tongue spills in, wrestling with mine. Pleasure fills my body with his every touch, shocking me.

The loud beep of a horn breaks us apart as Blake moves back and smirks.“I guess I was right, you do want me.”He sounds as breathless as I feel.

I’m about to say something, but before I can reply, he is out of the kitchen and I hear the door shut. I'm still standing, with my back toward the wall, five minutes later still in shock. It wasn't my first kiss, but I’ve never been kissed like that. It felt amazing, and I shake my head knowing I’m playing with fire letting him kiss me.

I open the freezer, finding Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. I nearly jump up and down in excitement about the thought of eating this. I think this ice cream will take my thoughts of Blake’s kiss away. Hell, who am I kidding, nothing will. I take it upstairs while trying to forget about that kiss and the handsome man behind it.

Deciding to use my new laptop to check my emails, I sit on my bed eating ice cream as I open it. I used to go to the library to do it as it was the only way I could chat to Tilly, so a new laptop is awesome.

I start a message to her:

Tilly!!

Miss you!

You won’t believe this, but I have four brothers. My oldest brother, Harley, just turned up and took custody of me. They seem nice and friendly. Sebastian and Elliot (twins) are the same age as me, and Luke is a little younger than me.

Plus, they have a hot as fuck friend that just kissed me!!!!

I’m still in shock, but it’s complicated, and he seems like a man-whore. So, don’t worry, I'll be careful!

Wish you were in England. I miss your crazy ass.

Oh, I will add my new number (Sebastian took me on a massive shopping spree and bought me everything. Even a new car!) I haven’t been this happy since Mum.

I’m not alone anymore.

Love you!

Izzy xoxoxoxoxo

Getting into bed later, I feel something crunch under my pillow and I pull out a folded piece of paper. I open it and it's a drawing of me from yesterday. A simple pencil drawing, yet it's done attractively, making me look good. There is just the letter ‘B’ in the bottom right corner of the paper, and I realise quickly that Blake must have drawn this for me. Holy crap, I thought I was good at art, but this is remarkable. I fall asleep smiling and thinking of bright-blue eyes with a smirking, attractive face.

Chapter7

IZZY

Sitting, flicking through TV channels in the lounge, I look up as Sebastian walks in.

"Hey, sis. We thought we should all go out for a meal together tonight,"he suggests, standing by the door.

"That would be nice," I reply, glancing back at him.

"Well, you have one hour. I’ll drive you and Elliot," he replies with a grin and walks back out.

I turn the TV off and hop up, heading upstairs to my room. I decide to wear a simple, blue sweater, which is very soft, and black, skinny jeans. I wear my black heels, which aren't very high, and then style my hair in a French plait, leaving a few bits to hang around my face. I can’t help but stare at my face, looking at the same cheekbones as Sebastian’s and the same eyes as all of my brothers.

I still have fifteen minutes to spare, so I check my emails. Tilly has written back.

Izzy!

That is brilliant and I'm so happy for you. We both have lots of brothers now! Maybe I can date one ;)

I miss you more. My parents are hoping to move back to the UK in a year, so I’ll ask them to move near you.

My brothers are driving me mad, and I dislike speaking French.I think I’m failing as a French person. My brothers all speak it well now, but I only know the bad words ;)

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