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I sht you would like it because it hite, and you always say--"

"You’re an angel in white"

"I’htie and pulled it over ainst the shower stall as he took in my appearance When he didn’t reach out for ht below asped Soee on over my chest wrap My hand flew to cover my eyes "Oh God, I’m such an idiot! What a way to ruin a moment," I moaned

With a chuckle, Jake pulled my hand froht?"

"Yes"

He winked athis fingers to the clip, Jake then started unwrapping the bandage I began to twist frorin, he said, "You know, this makes me think of that scene in the movie Shakespeare in Love where Will unbinds Viola’s brsts"

I laughed "The very fact you know that movie is very sorthy, Mr Slater," I teased

"Hey, don’t be acting like I’ht ere together"

I cocked et it up for a virgin"

Jake winced "I was such a douche to you"

I leaned in and kissed hiiven you for all your douche rin Once he finished taking off e, Jake’s expression darkened, and he sucked in a harsh breath I kneas surprised by how bruised I still was Most of thereen discoloration all around e and abdomen

I cupped his cheek and shook my head "Please don’t do that I proan feathering tender kisses along my ribs and acrossripped the strands of his hair and gently pulled his head back to look atyou couldn’t help You’re not the one who did this to me, and I will never, ever blaainst el"

"I love you, too, Jake"

As his fingers grazed the waist band of ave a short nod of hs We were both totally nad together for the first time ever, and I shivered with anticipation

"Are you cold?"

"No, I just want you"