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I waited anxiously for his response A few seconds later, it ca Can’t a girl co Vincent’s car pull to the side of curb, I checked to nized was around Once I confir er seat

His peacock blue shirt showcased his trim torso and his tailored black pants , and for ame up from work

"Hey" I smiled at hi er forHesitant at first, I easily succu blonde locks and reciprocating I enjoyed the soft feel of his ly fresh masculine scent

Once our lips broke contact, he spoke "Hello, Kristen"

Hello to you too "Sorry to give you such short notice"

He placed his hand on my bare knee, the warmth fro, don’t be afraid to tell "

"Thank you" I considered for aup at my apartment, but I didn’t want to freak hie onto someone else when they’ve only been on one date I hadn’t told anyone about ain, I hadn’t had to "So hoas your day?"

"Went frohtly brushingbelow my skirt "How about yours?"

"Not bad"

His sharp eyes studiedall right?"

I hesitated "I got a proratulations You deserved it," he said "And I’ that because I like you You’re a rare talent"

I blushed "And you’re quite the seducer You sure kno to flatter a girl"

"Not flattery Honesty And I’ll take that first part as a sign of affection"

The sound of er and Vincent ht?" he asked "I’ for us"

"No preference," I answered "You don’t have to go through all that trouble though, I was just thinking we’d go to a restaurant or get take out"

He shook his head "I’ you to the best restaurant in the city--ht’s an opportunity to i instructor, now a ured those were already obvious "Howa ss I’ll show you, Kristen"

Just aslist interrupted theot, I need to pick up soet that first?"

"Of course We’ll stop by the grocery store," he said, pulling away frowas an illusion I was cautious at first that sohter as we roa Vincent’s advances, and noere picking out food to cook for dinner like an established couple It was a domestic experience that felt bizarre but natural I hadn’t been looking for anything serious or Mr Right or even , and there I ith sos I hadn’t expected Vincent to be this way but then again he’d been constantly surprising me

By the time we left, I felt a lot better than when he had picked s loaded into his trunk, he drove while I played the role of navigator, directing him to my apartment