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"It does look good, doesn’t it? And you had plenty to do with putting this together as well, you know" I glance around, pride suffusingtheo

"Hard to believe the day is al her teeth into her lower lip as she turns her gaze on ain Kiss her until she can’t see straight, until I can’t freaking see straight Having her here standing by al is pushing et her alone Now

Really?

Really

"Do youwithfor an excuse I shouldn’t do this Shouldn’t ditch the party; the ht that could be ruined ifstupid which he’s an expert at

She frowns "What for?"

"I forgot so in there, and I need your help to find it" Lame as hell, but I don’t care I’m filled with the need to be with her Alone Just for a moment

"Um, okay Do you think it’s smart for the both of us to leave the party at the same time?" Bryn looks unsure, but I can’t let that botherher hand, I lead her toward the office building, savoring how her fingers clasp mine "It’ll only be for a few , and Archer loves to keep an eye on everything"

Bryn doesn’t reply

We enter the building, though I don’t bother turning on the lights; the countless strands of lights outside illuh I take Bryn to o of her hand e enter

"What exactly are you looking for you so I can help you?" she asks

Guilt gnaws at me for the ruse, but I push it aside Fuck it "I didn’t lose anything, Bryn I justwanted to get you alone"

She parts her lips as she stares at o for it

Finally

Bryn

"I SHOULDN’T DO this" Matt says, coht at me, one determined step after another, and I slowly start to back up, fear and excite it hard to think clearly