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Chapter 34

Author: Tarina
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Sandra

“Promise me you won't let the food get cold while we talk.” A slight smile tugs the corners of his handsome lips, and I want to pull him in for a kiss, but I'm not sure now is the time.

“I promise I'll do my best.” With that, I pick up a piece of bacon and bite down on the crunchy perfection.

He chuckles and reaches out to touch my cheek before settling into a more comfortable position on the bed. I love this easy intimacy we share, even though it’s all brand new.

Even things I thought would be important to me, like losing my virginity, aren't as big of a deal as I made them out to be. But this right here, knowing that he's sitting here listening, ready to talk as soon as I am, means the world to me.

My heart squeezes as I think about the possibility of him walking out of my life and I decide I don't want to go there, even in my mind. Instead, I focus on the topic at hand, and the things I want to discuss with him and get his perspective on.

“I was thinking about doing a once
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