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“You want me to drive, sassy?”

“Yes, please”

“Let rab my keys”

I adrabs his keychain He guides er door for me I didn’t expect him to be so damn polite

“What? My ht”

“I can see that” There’s a lot to like about him

I findthe area as he cli stands out, but I can’t shake the apprehension lingering in the air I roll down theand try to relax as the sun war of fear lessens

He pulls into the parking lot, cuts the engine, and turns to me

“How are you feeling now?”

“Better with you here,” I say honestly

He takes my hand “We never really talked about the kiss in the apartet that you’re gun-shy We went through an insane event that changes us both You’re worried we’resome sort of survivor’s bond with desire I don’t think that’s the case It brought us together, but it’s not keeping this thing alive between us I want to see how far we can go I’ve never been this into a woet me, and I think I understand you Attraction aside, ork dah to kno rare that is If you give ret it”

He’s upfront and open It’s one of the things I like most about him

“It’s been a long time since I went the serious route, Ollie I’m rusty, but I want to do this with you I like you more than I ever intended to”

He laughs “I accept that”

I squeeze his hand, andbastard