“I…ah…” I can’t find words. All night I was pissed about him having a girlfriend, but now he doesn’t. Better yet, he never did. Does that change things? Before yesterday, I told myself I wouldn't go down this path again. Then one day with Taylor and here I am.

“That’s not a no, and I’m not going to let you come up with a million reasons to give me one,” he says and then he’s kissing me and taking the choice away.

I should push him back, but instead I grip the front of his shirt. His hand slides into my hair, pulling my head back to deepen the kiss....