My skin prickles, and my body hums with his nearness. It’s familiar and feels like we’ve been together forever. Turning in his direction, I smile. His eyes drop to my mouth then back to my eyes. In them, I see his want. A minuscule movement is all the confirmation he needs.

The moment his lips crush to mine, a jolt of lightning zings through me. He keeps it short and leaves me wanting more. I’m still floating in the clouds when it’s announced we need to make our way to our ...