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palms down his back and then around his waist. Resting my head on his back, he revved the engine, and then with a jerk of the bike, we were off. The air was still moist from the rain and it felt like a breath of fresh air as he took a back road out of town. I wasn’t sure where we were going, but right now, I’d go just about anywhere with him.
    I rested my chin on his shoulder as we rode around. His blinker came on and he slowed at an entrance to a local park. He pulled the bike into a parking spot and shut the engine off. I didn’t want the ride to be over, but I was also curious what he had planned.
    After climbing off the bike and removing my helmet, I fluffed my hair—which I’d been wearing down a lot more these days. Damn Pete. I shouldn’t let him get under my skin.
    Gabe offered me his hand. I took it, and I swear my heart skipped a beat. It felt so amazing to be touching him again. There was something about him that drew me to him like a bee to honey. Had to have him.
    We walked along a wooded trail and when we came to the opening, I saw a play ground. It had been forever since I’d been to one of these.
    “Think I’m crazy?” he asked.
    “Of course, but I like it.” He led me over and released my hand.
    I took a seat on the wet seat. Ick, wet butt feeling was never good. But then Gabe’s hands lightly pressed my back as he pushed me. No one had helped me swing since I was a child. It was nice that for a short second, as I swung back toward him, his palm met my lower back.
    After a few pushes, he sat on the seat next to mine. “Yikes, it’s wet.”
    I laughed. “Yeah, I know.”
    He pushed off, and before long we were both going high. I stared ahead, but as usual, I could feel him watching me. I glanced over and smiled. “Why do you do that?”
    “What?”
    “Look at me all the time.”
    “I like to look at pretty things.”
    Swoon went my heart. I didn’t have words after that. Instead, I glanced away, though I hated breaking the connection with him.
    I wasn’t sure how long we sat there gliding through the air, but it was over much too quickly. Gabe stood in front of me, offering his hand. I stopped the swing, taking it. I’d expected us to start walking again, but instead he tugged me to his body. There wasn’t even half an inch between us. He stared down at me, and I knew what was coming.
    “Stop me now, Pais,” he whispered.
    Why the hell would I stop him? I wanted this.
    When I didn’t say anything, the cutest smirk crossed his face as he leaned forward and lightly touched his lips to mine.
    Oh. My. God. He was kissing me. Closing my eyes, I enjoyed the feel of him so close. It was slow, mouths’ closed, but enough to make every nerve in my body stand on end. I was positive the feeling below the belt meant I was turned on. I’d only experienced this feeling a few times, but I liked it. Loved the way he made me feel.
    I sighed, and it must’ve been the invitation he’d been looking for. His tongue darted in, meeting mine. Something burst in me. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I pulled myself snug up against his hard body, letting the kiss deepen.
    Something else hard met my belly. Was that?
    I broke the kiss and my gaze darted down. Holy cow. It was. I’d turned Gabe on. When I looked back at his face, his eyes were dark. It almost scared me with the way he stared at me now. Not scared in a bad way, but because I felt the same strong need to kiss him again.
    Not giving it another thought, I reached out and cupped the back of his head bringing my lips back to him. He groaned and held me tight. This time the kiss was more needy and messy. I’d never been kissed like this. In the past when it got kind of sloppy, it grossed me out. I had to end it just to wipe my face, but with Gabe, I could do this forever. Maybe more.
    He stepped away, abruptly, ending the kiss. “We’ve got to stop.”
    “I like it.” I stepped toward him.
    “Me, too. But we’re in the middle of a park,