(Elias)
I walked with Avery down the driveway, matching my steps to hers as we headed toward her house. I wished the distance were longer so that I could spend more time with her. The evening air was cool, carrying the faint scent of the flowers planted along the path between our homes. She hugged her books to her chest, her hair falling across her cheek in the fading light.
When we reached her door, she turned to face me, her smile soft but a little uncertain. My lips still felt warm from kissing her earlier, and before I could second guess myself, I leaned down and kissed her again. This time she kissed me back hungrily. The taste of her was sweet and innocent, but there was fire in it too.
I pulled away slowly, my heart pounding. "I'll see you tomorrow, Avery," I said quietly. She no
