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“How?” I deer to knock out whatever task she has forfor her brother, so she shouldn’t underestimate my drive

I’m stunned when she puts her hand on my chest and comes up on her tip toes so her face is closer to mine I could easily kiss her and would if I didn’t think I’d get kneed in the nuts

She’s fucking close enough I can smell her minty breath

“Reether?” she asks in a throaty voice

God, do I fucking remember it It’s all I’ve been able to think about lately, particularly lying in bed at night with my fist for company I merely nod at her

“You seemed to be especially crazy for the way I waxed myself,” she whispers

My reat she tasted and how soft her skin was I nod again

“So here’s the deal, Erik,” she says, and I can hear a tint of wickedness in her voice “You get yourself waxed downstairs for o on one date with you”

“Because you liketo think about doing so like that But I’m sure she could persuade me

Blue drops down to her heels and takes a step back frolitter with e on you first Trustis not for the faint of heart”

I bite h Instead, I stick my chin up “I’m a hockey player I’ve played with broken bones I doubt a little wax is going to hurt me”

Blue throws her head back and she does laugh When she looks back to et a wink “We’ll see”

“Yes, you will,” I say stubbornly

Her eyes hold mine for a moment before she turns for the doors There’s hesitation in her step and she looks over her shoulder atThat was really very nice of you”