Page 18 of Champagne Nights

“Yep. I sure did. I didn’t realize what time it was. Come on in.”

Shutting the door, I went to the kitchen and made a cup of coffee.

“Coffee?” I asked.

“No thanks. I already had my fill of caffeine this morning. You never sleep in this late. Are you sick?”

“No. I was up all night. You better sit down. There’s something I need to tell you.

“Oh?” I heard her open the refrigerator door. “I feel I’m going to need a glass of wine.”

I took my coffee and sat down on the couch. Penelope took a seat next to me.

“So what happened?”

“I had sex.”

“Shut up!” She placed her hand on my arm. “With whom?”

“You know who.”

“How would I know who you had sex with? I haven’t spoken to you since Friday—OH!”

I laughed. “So you do know!”

She let out a sigh. “I didn’t think you’d sleep with him so quickly. That’s not like you. What happened?”

“He came to Shakespeare Garden, which I know you told him where I was, and we talked and took a walk. I invited him over for dinner, and one thing led to another. I have to ask you something.”

“What?”

“Is he as hot as I think he is?”

“Totally hot. Sexy as fuck, to be exact. I admit that my panties got a little wet just by looking at him.”

“I figured.” I smiled. “I could totally sense his hotness.”

“So where is he? Did he stay the night?”

“No. He left right after we had sex. God, Penelope. I’m not sure if I made a mistake or not.”

“Listen, doll. Look at it this way. You had sex for the first time, in, well, forever, and with a smoking hot man. I can assure you that he was the hottest guy you ever fucked. Don’t get overly emotional over it.”

“He wouldn’t kiss me.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“He wouldn’t kiss me on the lips, and that bothers me a little.”

“Did you have an orgasm?” she bluntly asked.

“Yes. Two.” I grinned.

“Then that’s all that matters.” She patted my hand. “Mouth kisses don’t mean shit anyway.”

“You think?”

“I know. Those are reserved for the guys who actually love a woman. As long as their mouths are touching all the other pleasure points on your body, then you have nothing to complain about.”

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