WINTER
"Okay," Nath says suddenly, breaking the spell. "I think that's enough practice for now."
"Yeah," I agree quickly, rolling off him before I do something reckless. "But I should flex my muscles a little more, maybe sneak in some practice later."
"Good idea." He stands, already reaching for his laptop. "I'll handle some work and maybe order dinner."
"You better call me when it arrives," I tell him, wagging my finger.
"I will," he promises.
And before I lose my nerve, I lean in and kiss his cheek. Soft. Quick. But enough to make him pause. Then I bolt out of the room like I just committed a crime.
Outside, I flop onto a lounge chair by the pool, the phone still clutched in my hand. The night air is cool, and for once I actually feel… good. Excited, even.
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