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Olivia

That’s a steep expectation. How do you know I’m up for that task?

What’s wrong now? Did your nightlight burn out again?

Can’t sleep without your security blanket you’ve had since you were a baby?

Hayes

Dammit! No one was supposed to find out about Mr. Blanket! What do I need to do to swear you to secrecy??

Olivia

LMAO. Okay, okay…what is your emergency now?

Hayes

See? I knew you’d come around to being stuck with me 24/7.

I just wanted to tell you I’m excited to see the city with you.

Olivia

Really?

My breath catches in my throat, warmth spreading across my cheeks. It’s been less than an hour, and I’m already giddy at the thought of seeing him again.This is going to be a long week.

Hayes

Really

And I really enjoyed our kiss earlier. Will that be a part of the tour?

Oh. My. God. Does that mean he wants to kiss me again? My thighs squeeze together, wetness pooling between my legs at the thought of kissing those sexy lips once more and hismuscular arms wrapping around me. Finally lying down in bed, I glance over at my nightstand.I may have to open that drawer to help myself fall asleep tonight.

Olivia

I’ll have to see if I can fit that into our agenda, but I make no promises.

Get some rest, Hayes. I’m planning an entire afternoon of fun where you’ll need a week’s worth of sleep to prepare.

Hayes

Well, damn…now I really won’t be able to sleep LOL.

Olivia

Snuggle up with Mr. Blanket and go try for me :) Goodnight Hayes

Hayes

Goodnight Olivia

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“Okay,wait; let’s go over it one more time,” Maggie says with a mix of shock and excitement as we sit at Walt’s for emergency drinks after last night’s flurry of events. “That fucking prick Cayden got you fired from the anthem gig, dumped youat the game, and then Hayes, like…theHayes you almost kissed…is a Rider?Andhe drove you home, then youdidkiss? Holy tits, Liv! This is…I don’t even know what this is, but I’m so excited!” She whips around, her eyes sparking with mischief and squeezing my fingers as if what she’s going to say next is the most important thing in the world. “Is Hayes a good kisser? Was there tongue? Did he press up against you so you felt his hardness like they do in romance books?Pleasetell me that happened!”

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