Page 105 of Endless

“Hey, Lizzie. He’s inside,” Drey said. “No letting him get drunk then drive home, you hear me?”

She laughed and the porch outside my door squeaked, followed by the door whining open. “Hey, Mr. Magic,” she said.

“Oh, I’m a stick, now?” Skimming along the kitchen table, I made it to the last drawer and snatched Mr. Magic.

Lizzie’s laugh sounded close, and I turned in her direction.

“It’s almost like you can see me,” she whispered.

I reached out and found her arm. I traced it until I got to her chin. Floating my fingers along her smooth skin, up her cheek, then along her face, I smiled. “I do see you.”

Her hair felt like silk. Straight, smooth, and loose. Locks fell along the side of her face. Her cheeks bulged, and I could tell she was smiling.

“What’s got you grinning so big?” I kissed her forehead.

“First day under my belt. I’m in college, Damon. College. Never thought I’d get there. As inever. Let alone stepping on cracks. No need for a brown paper bag.”

“Counting.”

“Oh. Tons of counting,” she laughed into my chest. “But hey, the rest is good.”

“Great! And now we get to party.”

“You okay with going? Those girls at the coffee shop got me riled up. I hope you’re not mad. Talking about you like that. I just wanted to show up with you on my arm.”

“I’ll be your eye candy any day. But you better check and make sure I picked out the same color socks.”

More giggles. God, I loved that sound. Craved it.

“Were you going for argyle?” she asked.

I laughed and hugged her tight. “Turn on, right?” I patted her butt. “Maybe we should skip the party.”

“You think of anything but sex?”

“We haven’t had sex yet, so no.”

“So, when we do, then you won’t think about it anymore?” Her minty breath washed over me.

“I’ll probably think about it even more!” I found her lips and kissed her hard. Strawberry sugar, and some gum.Nice.

I sucked her tongue in, right along with her bubble gum.

“Hey.” She hugged me tight.

“Settle down, you have more Blow Pops in your purse somewhere.” I popped a bubble. “We probably better go, or I might walk you to my bedroom.”

“You know, I’ve not seen the entire place yet.” Soft lips nibbled along my neck.

And, I lost control of my body. “You’re killing me, girl.”

I skimmed my hands up her spine. She was wearing something tight and thin. Bare shoulders, so that meant tank top. And the straps were thin, so there was lots of skin to touch.

And kiss.

“Did I tell you how hot you look?” She nipped my neck.

Holy shit. “You’re really looking tonotmake it to the party, aren’t you?”

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