[chapter nineteen]

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A/N: A bit naughty…just so you know. :-)


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~Madelyn's POV~

He's the one that ran out last time.

He's the one who ignored and avoided me for weeks afterwards.

He's the one with nothing to lose in this.

I could lose my job, my reputation, and god knows, my patience.

So why am I slowly moving towards him like a timid freshman at her first high school dance?

"I know. I know us is a bad idea." He whispers, his eyes still locked on the damn carpet.

"Just so long as we both know." I say softly, tilting his chin up with my finger and laying my lips against his gently.

His hands tug at my hips, pulling me closer to him, his mouth enveloping mine tenderly.

Very bad idea.

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"Mmm…don't stop…"

"Shoot. I was gonna stop and run down to fix you a Jello shot or two."

"Shut up, Gordon."

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"Hang on. Let me find you something to bite on - you're gonna need it."

"In your dreams, loverboy."

"Stop laughing!"

"Stop tickling me then!"

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"No way! It's gonna be freezing!"

"Nope. Gas heat. The water is nice and warm. Besides, you're a dirty little girl. Get your ass in that shower."

"You gonna wash my back?"

"Oh, I'm gonna wash more than that."

"Ooooh….you bossy boy."

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"Maddy…god…please…"

"Sucks being teased, doesn't it?"

"Yeah. But only in the best way possible."

"Like this?"

"Omigod! Fucking hell, Maddy!"

chapter twenty