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“I know, I’ve had a busy week,” I reply, and then look up into those arey eyes

“But you are here now,” he breathes, with the ghost of a smile

“I am” I say, and look around in search of Nicky

“Are you here because you wish to see me, or merely because you are with your friends?”

I hesitate, and then answer truthfully, “Both” He’s so close that we’re one step away froet so near to me without my consent

“I would hope that the forhs the latter”

“I don’t know” I tell him

Now he takes my hand into his and rubs the inside of my wrist with his thumb, it etting washed away by his touch Such a sesture, but it transportsso extremely intimate He looks me over with so iven me before

“I have to go,” he purrs, with a look that tellsme “I must attend to some business, but I would like to see you later”

“I’ll be around,” I reply,up

“I enjoy your enthusias sarcastic? I can’t tell

My cheeks redden when I say, “Am I that transparent?”

“I wouldn’t say that,” he whispers inht with your friends”

“Thanks,” I say, unable to disguise my smile as he leaves

He stops for a moment “I love that dress on you by the way”