"And now you're trusting me with that venture? Merlin, it's like a full time job," she shot back lightly, basking in the playful, easy banter. Merlin, things between her and Ernie had always been so easy. It was the most refreshing thing...
And to be quite frank, his return in affections surprised her. Ellie was fully prepared to be pushed away, expected it even. But when he pushed her back, returning her affections just as strongly, Ellie couldn't help the flutter of her stomach or the way her pale skin heated at the contact.
Her arms held to him for dear life, her entire body pressed against his as she explored his mouth. Fuck, he tasted like heaven,and she couldn't help the smallest of moans his return kiss elicited from her.
Her arms slipped from his shoulders to his waist, her hands sneaking up the back of his shirt, her nails gently biting into his soft skin...