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“You’re the best distraction I could ask for.” He hugged me tight.
When he released me again, I asked, “How long have you had them?”
“Since I was a kid. It used to be much worse. I would bite on my tongue so hard it would bleed, and most nights I couldn’t sleep because of tics. And then when I finally fell asleep, I’d wake up with nightmares.”
“What changed?”
“It’s been a slow progress. I’ve tried medicine of course, but I found that things like chewing gum instead of my tongue helped, and when I couldn’t sleep at night, I’d use my rocking chair and read. It calmed me down and it helped me get way ahead in school since I was always reading.”
“Ah, so it’s not just sex that distracts you. A book can do it too.”
“Yes.” Charles didn’t elaborate because he had begun kissing my neck again. “Maybe we should get some condoms before we go for round two.”
I couldn’t suppress a yawn and it made Charles pull back.
“Okay, that sounded super enthusiastic.”
“No, I’m sorry. It’s not you, I just feel like I hit a wall or something.” I yawned again. “I think it’s the jet lag. And it’s been a long day, not to mention that you gave me one hell of an orgasm, and now my body is all relaxed and tired.”
“It’s okay. I get it.” He opened his arm for me to cuddle up against him again.
My eyes were getting heavy but I curled up to him. “I really want to make out with you some more. Maybe if I close my eyes a little and then you can watch the movie. I just need a little nap to rest, you know?”
Charles kissed the top of my hair. “Sleep, beautiful. This has been the best first date I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
“That’s disappointing.” My eyes closed and my breathing grew slow and heavy, making my words sound drowsy. “This has been my best date, period. For you it’s only been your bestfirstdate. Besides, we said these two last days count for six dates, remember?”
Charles played with my hair. “I said that wrong. It’s the best six dates I’ve ever been on, and to be honest, this has been one of the best days of my life.”
It felt nice lying cuddled up against Charles, with him stroking his hands up and down my back. I wanted to smile, but sleep was pulling at me like a powerful undercurrent dragging me out to sea. Just before I drifted off, I muttered, “We’ll need condoms.”
CHAPTER 10
Snoring
Charles
It took me a second to orient myself when voices from the hallway outside the hotel room woke me up.
Shit, so it wasn’t a dream. It really happened.
Liv was still asleep, her body lying closely against mine with one of her legs and an arm flung across me like she wanted to make sure I didn’t sneak off. Playing with a lock of her soft brown hair, I replayed in my mind what had happened between us yesterday and it put a goofy smile on my lips.
Some children running and using loud voices in the hallway made Liv stir and scratch her nose.
“Good morning, sunshine.”
“Good morning.” She yawned and stretched. “What time is it?”
“Almost eight.”
“Have you been awake long?”
“No.”
“I need to pee.” Untangling herself from me, Liv moved to the edge of the bed and looked for her clothes. “Where’s my shorts and t-shirt?”
They were on my side of the bed so I picked them up and dangled them in my hands. “I would prefer if you didn’t put clothes on. How about you just walk to the bathroom naked and let me enjoy the sight?”
