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My hands trembled, and a shiver ran down the nape of my neck, causing the hairs to stand on end. Anxiousness gripped me as I nervously chewed on my nails, consumed by anticipation. As we entered the driveway, coming between our parents' parked cars, I abruptly halted and spun around. All I wanted was to discuss last night and offer an explanation, if necessary. Unaware of Leigh's proximity, I turned and found myself face to face with him, or rather, my face to his broad chest.
He, too, came to a halt, his hands instinctively gripping my arms as my knees threatened to buckle beneath me. My throat turned dry, no amount of swallowing could quench my thirst until only his lips were to meet mine. I knew that feeling all too well, intimately acquainted with its power. He had this effect on
