Previously ;
We settle in , enjoying drinks with our appetizers and splitting a bottle of wine with the meal . The dessert menu sneaks its way onto the table . I smirk as I see her gaze drift to the sweet treats .
We'll order something decadent to celebrate .
"Before we … " I gesture to the menu . " There’s something I wanted to say . Well , something I wanted to ask . " A nervous laugh escapes me . " I’ve been - "
" Can I go first ? "
I splutter . I wasn’t expecting an interruption . My careful orchestrations are put on pause . " I , um , please , " I say . " Do . "
She takes a breath . Her demeanor shifts . She tucks her hair behind her ears . She isn't looking at me . I watch the rise and fall of her chest , its tempo increasing .
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