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Unexpected Romance
(Asrai Devin)

"It is a big deal to me. I've only been on a couple dates, but never dated. I've never... never mind."

The only reaction he allowed was his eyes widening. Holy hell, she'd never dated, never had a relationship. Never had sex.

He leaned toward her, his thumb tracing over her lips. "What about kissing, Tony?"

She dropped her eyes and tensed. "I need to go??""

He put a finger on her lips. "I promise it won't hurt." At her tiny nod, an almost imperceptible movement of consent, he kissed her. Merely his lips brushing across hers, as softly as he kissed her hand.

"Chris," she whispered. Did she mean to whisper or had she meant to shout and lost her voice? Her fingers grabbed his shoulders, fingers digging into him as if she was afraid he'd withdraw.

He took advantage of her parted lips and swooped his tongue past, taking the risk of getting bit. When their tongues met, she groaned with approval, fluttering her hands. Her body was stiff, and he massaged her lower back. "Relax," he whispered as he peppered her neck and cheek with kisses. She sighed as her body loosened, her face turning, her swollen lips brushed against his, seeking more.