Page 38 of Level Me Up

The car comes to a stop and I put it in park as he unbuckles his seatbelt. “Probably not a lot over the phone, but we can text.” He leans over to me and places his hand on the back of my head, pulling me to him.

“Kiss me and smile for me, babe. ‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,” he smiles a sexy, crooked grin.

“God, how old are you? Like fifty?” I laugh.

“Ever since you made me watchArmaggedon, I’ve been itching to use that line. Ben is a stud in that movie.” He barely finishes his sentence before pressing his lips into mine.

The kiss turns heated fast but doesn’t last nearly as long as I want. He draws away and smiles.

“I’ve gotta get going.” He leans back in and kisses my forehead, “I’ll see you in a few days.” He climbs out of the car as I pop the trunk. He makes fast work of grabbing his suitcase and then shuts the trunk. He walks back to the car and leans in the passenger side window looking way too sexy and cool. “Here’s looking at you, kid.” He winks.

I can’t help but laugh. “I don’t think that’s how the line is actually used in the movie.”

“Maybe not, but it sounded good. Later, Morgan,” he knocks a fist on the top of the car and heads into the airport.

The smile fades on my face and a sigh escapes my lips. “You can do this, Morgan. Put your big girl panties on. He’s only gone for a few days.” Now, if only this pep talk will work.

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