Page 44 of Just for Her
“No. I think you should stay here. With me.”
More silence.
Then, “I don’t want to go either.”
I turned to her. Now,shewas the one looking off at the view.
“You don’t?”
“No. I like it here. I like being with you.”
I chuckled softly.
“You think that’s funny?” she asked, sounding offended.
“No. I’m just thinking about something my grandfather said.”
“What did he say?”
“He said, if I didn’t want you to leave, I should kiss you.”
“So, why don’t you?”
I took her in my arms and lowered my lips to hers. The moment our lips touched, Iknew.
And so did she.
“Wow,” she whispered, bringing her fingers to her mouth when I finally released her. “You make a very convincing argument for staying, Counselor. How long have you been wanting to do that?”
“Honestly? Since I first saw you in the elevator that day.”
“Really?”
I nodded.
She grinned and leaned in for another kiss.
“Me too.”
