21
Felicity
Six Years Ago
“I want you tonight,” I repeated. “I want to go all the way with you.”
Knox stared at me, dazed, for a full five seconds before he muttered, “Jesus, City. You know I want you too. It’s all I can think about. But I wasn’t expecting this tonight. I...I’m not ready.”
I blinked, not at all expecting him to say that. I tried to pull away, feeling slutty and gross. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to push. If you’re not ready, I—”
He caught my arms, keeping me close, and laughed.
“No, baby. You misunderstood. I’m not ready as in... I didn’t bring anything.” When I only blinked at him, confused, he lifted an eyebrow and added, “A condom.”
“Oh.” I flushed hard, feeling stupid and immature for not even thinking about that. “Sorry, I didn’t even think.”
“It’s okay,” he re
