Teasing Phoenix
he murmurs while our lips still pressed together.
I hear a throat clearing from my back. I abruptly break my contact with Phoenix, feeling my cheeks burn.
“Aren’t you supposed to invite our guest inside?” Mom says with an amusing tone.
I clear my throat. “Mom, meet Phoenix. Phoenix, this is my mom, Hannah.”
Phoenix extends his hand for a handshake, and Mom instantly shakes it. “Pleasure to finally meet the woman whom Samantha got her beauty.”
I roll my eyes.
Mom giggles, “Aren’t you a charming, Phoenix. I like your name, very mystical.”