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We didn’t waste any ti up; we both knee had a lot of lost ti tourists Neither of us had spent , despite the fact that ere both Tennessee natives Our families didn’t really have the ti

It was nice to just relax for once and not worry about the gang or our families Every once in a while I would remind myself as to ere here, but a quick phone call ho a close eye on theti to think that maybe, just maybe it was almost safe for anized attempt at my life

Ryan didn’t wantabout all the politics for once and actually enjoy my life It sounded nice, it really did, and when I finally let myself relax and focus on the fun and on Ryan, I actually started to laugh and smile

We alking through the s at ave me butterflies and made me blush

“Can I help you?” Imy hands on my hips

“I certainly hope so,” he purred, pullingsome hair out of my eyes

I blushed and looked away, but he just pressed a kiss to my cheek I let out a surprised little squeak and tried to squirhter “I don’t think so,to let you go again”

My cheeks burned ever hotter and I had to cover s like that?!”

He laughed and pulled away a little, thought he didn’t release me, just like he promised “Should I stop?”

I hesitated and looked up at him and then away “Well, no It’s just, I don’t know I don’t kno to handle all those feelings,” I admitted almost shyly

He placed his hand under my chin and made me look up “It’s because you’ve never had to,” he pointed out, s down at me

That serene, knowing smile made my entire body heat up My eyes widened and I sed, looking away for a moment “It makes me feel stupid”

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sp; “What makes you feel stupid?”

“The fact that I can’t process all of this I feel stunted,” I e have usually had all of these romantic experiences and here I am, completely unsure how to handle all this mushy stuff”