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I want to tell her it’s not the alcohol Or I want to believe it’s not anyway Surely with all the blushing and her nerves, sheto her Or is it only that I’ve teased her too much? Did I take it too far? Damn it I just can’t help it I like the fire in her eyes when she’s flustered It’s almost as much of a turn-on as that damn outfit

I finish off the last of o with you"

"Oh, thanks ButI wanted to make a phone call I’ll come back in a little bit"

I frown I’ a phone call, which ain

With LinaI had years to get to know her, to figure out how to talk to her We were at ease with each other Nell is most certainly not at ease withto have to do a hell of a lot better if I want to get to know her

"Okay," I say "Just be careful It’s dark out, and there are a lot of people around If you need anything, couys"

She nods, takes two steps away from me, and hesitates Then she turns and says, "Thanks for the drink"

As if watching her walk aeren’t frustrating enough, the bounce of that short skirt just below her delectable ass is enough to give a healthy et o insane before

TIME DRAGS AFTER Nell leaves, and noholdswith people ispoint And that makes Halloween pretty much my favorite day of the year And yetall I want to do is kick everyone out, put sohts

God, this girl iswith my head

Maybe it’s because for the first ti at the world in ters that used to entertain et over hernow they’re just annoying the hell out of me, and I wish I could drown them all out

I’m half tuned into a conversation with Brookes and Ryan and a few aives Dylan a peck on the cheek and then takes her cup and heads for the kitchen, presuroup withoutan excuse Zay calls after e around people as quick as I can, and snag Dylan’s wrist before anyone else can pull her into a conversation She freezes up, whirling around to face o of her arm

"Sorry ISorry"

She shakes her head "It’s fine You just caught me by surprise What’s up?"

"I need you to tell me about Nell"

Her brows furrow, and for a few silent seconds I think she hter