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“God” She lets out a soft ood at this”

I shoot her a curious look

“I’s a slice of red pepper to her lips “Force you to cook for me”

“You c

ould just ask”

“That’s less exciting than kidnapping”

“You want to go?” I motion to the empty area between the TV and the couch “See if you can overpower me?”

Her teeth sink into her lip “Is this where you invite ain?”

“It’s aikido”

“Will people hit me?”

“You spar, yeah”

“I’h of defeat “I guess I have to ask nicely”

“I’”

“I’ sip of her water “Are you?”

“Leigh—”