Blinking, I tried to work moisture back into my suddenly very dry mouth. Swallowing, I asked, "Seriously?"The teen shrugged again, and then said, "Yeah?"I was already nodding. Glancing down at the table, I realized we were still holding hands. Pulling mine away from hers, I scooted sideways, out of the booth and stood up. She hopped onto the floor beside me, smiling pleasantly. Oh, but those dimples! When she nodded, indicating she would follow me, I shivered visibly.Then I tossed a handful of tip money onto the table to pay for our mostly uneaten meal, and headed out of the restaurant. I had to resist the urge to keep glancing over my shoulder to make sure she was following. I could feel her, somehow. I knew she was less than three feet on my heels.My heart rate never dropped below a hundred the entire walk to my apartment. Overwhelming DesireGrace followed me like a puppy for three miles without a word of protest. I did eventually glance back a few times. If nothing else, just
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