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I focused on my ice cream “I know”

I took another lick ofup to throw it away

“Didn’t like it?”

“Not really I really should stick to what I know instead of trying new things”

“Trying new things isn’t always bad,” he replied with a smirk

“Are we still talking about ice cream?”

“If you like,” he answered, taking another lick of his

Watching hi tis I pressed theether as I inched away fro on the back of the bench, his long legs stretched out in front of him, crossed at the ankle, and he was co to life feelings I’d thought were dead and buried

Malcolm continued to enjoy his ice cream as he looked around at the other patrons scattered about He even started hu licks While his attention was on our surroundings, ue curled just a bit right before it retreated back into his mouth The way his lips puckered when hedrip of his treat The memories of the few kisses we’d shared made their way to the forefront, and I found ht then What the hell rong with me?

“So,” he said, turning his attention back to me, but his words stopped and the most delicious smile spread across his face

Mine heated up in response, and quickly diverted er hair would have been ideal in that moment, so it could help hide my embarrassment

Malcolm slid closer to me “Would you like some?”

I shook my head

“Are you sure?” he teased Out of the corner of my eye I saw him take another deliberately slow lick of his ice crea flavor Seems to me you are most certainly a lover of chocolate”

“Chocolate is actually kind of plain for leam in his eyes