AVA CLAYTON After a number of sessions of making out, tickling, and hickeys, Ace finally allowed me to swim to the edge, following after me. I leaned my back against it, and he stood in front of me, placing his hands down on either side of me. I reached up and pushed his wet hair away from his face, smiling up at him. "You ruined my clothes." "You can wear mine." "What if I don't want to smell like you?" "Why not?" "I don't want everyone to know I'm yours." He narrowed his eyes, leaning in closer to me, while I leaned back. "Too late." He pressed his lips against mine once again, and I smiled kissing him back. He pulled away a moment later, and tucked strands of my hair behind my ear. "You're covered in my marks anyway." His gaze moved to my neck, and my eyes widened in realization.