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I hadn’t wanted to test hihn like that I didn’t put hiory with past boyfriends What connected us was different I didn’t think it needed a definition because I felt it so strongly in my bones

But Greer reminded me there were other elements in the real world that would tumble into our path And because of that at so was between us Could we navigate the everyday ups and downs? Could sex sustain us through ees or stress and crisis? Did the physical bond strengthen everything else between us? Could we hang out with other couples over dinner and talk about a us in every scenario

“Want to go to the store now?” Greer asked

“Now?” I groaned

I was cohn’s body felt next to me I didn’t want to move

“Want o with you?” he offered

“You grocery shop?” I let a giggle slip

“For donuts I do” He winked and I knew my cheeks instantly reddened

“Come on We can catch up,” Greer prodded

“Are you ok staying here?” I wanted to irl time I’d rather stay with him

He nodded “I think I’ll be fine with the coffee and this crossword”

“Ok Let et dressed” I rolled out of the chaise, but not before his arh kiss I tasted the sugar on his lips The kiss caught uard

“Wow,” Greer whispered

I staggered to my feet and followed her in the apartment She closed the door behind us

“Is he always like that?”