Page 42 of Love Potion

“How did it feel for you?”

His smile fades as his cheeks bloom pink once more. “Really nice. I can’t remember the last time I kissed anyone, but I’m sure it was never like that. Maybe because you know me so well. You were careful and respectful.”

“You deserve that.”

His teeth find his bottom lip again, but only briefly. “I have some stuff on my mind that I’m not ready to talk about yet.”

“Okay. I’m here when you’re ready.”

He nods, exhaling slowly. “One thing though.”

“Sure.”

He clears his throat. “Would you, um, ever…” He scrunches his nose and blinks a few times.

“What?”

“Would you do it again? I mean, did you like it enough to do more of it?”

“Would I kiss you again?”

Jerryn nods.

“Anytime you want, Jerr. I’d happily kiss you again.”

My answer doesn’t seem to make him happy.

“Even if it doesn’t lead to more? I don’t want to leave you hanging all the time, but I don’t know if I can?—”

“Hey. I don’t have any expectations of anything. I certainly didn’t see a kiss coming tonight, and you know I would never push you.”

“I know. That’s my concern.”

“I don’t get it.”

“I’m worried you’ll put my needs before yours and eventually resent me for that. Which I totally get. Kissing without anything else is probably annoying after a while.”

While I listen to him, I decide the only good response is a truthful one. “I’m not gonna lie and say I wasn’t turned on. I was. You turn me on, Jerr.”

His breath hitches as he listens.

“But I respect you and where you’re at. I can handle myself.”

Jerryn nods, looking down at his hands. “I liked it too. A lot.”

“Good.”

“And if it’s okay, I think I want to try it again.”

“Ball’s in your court, Jerr.”

“Okay.”

“Okay.”

He exhales slowly, glancing around the room. “I think I’ll go to bed now.”

“Do you want to stay? We can cuddle.”

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