I let the remote drop, not caring that it tumbles to the floor, and thread my fingers in Belle's long, soft locks. I tilt my head and deepen the kiss, savoring her soft sigh and the way her breath catches.

"Hmm." I reluctantly break the kiss and lick my lips. My chest heaves with each breath I take. "Okay." I nod. "You proved it."

"What?"

"That everything I said at the beach was wrong. You proved it. Finally."

She rolls her eyes, and I ...