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“I’h the open door way until he’s able to shut the door behind us “But I don’there for you” he raises one hand to softly caress my cheek

“Gio,” my voice comes out strained

“Annie” he looks down and then lifts his eyes to meet mine “I want to kiss you” His breath touchesclose to me

“Then kiss me”

I want hiood on that promise and kiss me

He leans in close, gently pressing his lips againsthis teeth to nip at ainst each other while he fists a handful of my shirt and pulls me in close Just as quick as the kiss started, he pulls away

I feel empty without his touch, without his mouth on mine

“I want to keep kissing you, but you’ve had a rough night and I don’t want to hurt you”

“You won’t” I plead

He gives ht We will, trustto think about, but not tonight Not after what just happened”

I want to appreciate his chivalry, but I also just want his daainst mine

“I’m not broken,” I whisper

“I know” he winks “But I’e of you”

“Fine” I whip around toat least?” I ask with a look over my shoulder

“Are you inviting me?”