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I found h the bar with his palm on the s his fingertips into my skin with a possessive touch We stepped outside and I heard the noises of Georgetown filter around us So barked A car honked as it rolled past us, setting off a chain reaction

Vaughn whistled as one of the taxis slowed in front of the bar I stepped toward the curb

For the first ti outside There was a warm breeze that wisped over ht—there was an air of ro us A couple walked by holding hands I scooted closer to Vaughn

“Thank you for the drink” I was close enough to smell the juniper on his skin God, he smelled incredible

“Thank you for plowing into me” He winked

He opened the door to the car, but I hesitated

“And thank you for earlier For handling that situation” I wanted to tell hiht it was, but he didn’t seeuy anted i

t to be a big deal

“Oh wait You needit to hi off without a way to hear froain

He pulled the phone froes and hit send His phone beeped

“Got it” He s the phone to

“Okay So…” I wanted to say so that wouldn’t let hiet me, but before I had a chance his hands slid to the side of my face

I stopped trying to talk or think

His eyes locked on limpse of a smile as his mouth lowered to mine My eyes closed as I surrendered to his kiss

His warhn wasn’t hesitant or shy He was in control as his thu on the sidewalk in front of a cab I forgot about the guys in the bar I forgot about the loneliness from the day