"I'm just teasing, sweetheart." I replied, wrapping her in a hug and feeling a little guilty. I hadn't expected that reaction.

"I know, but I didn't mean to scratch you. Or say all that stuff. It's embarrassing." She mumbled into my chest.

"You shouldn't be embarrassed. I think it's kinda hot that I had that much of an effect on you."

"Really?" She looked up at me, unsure if she believed me.

"Seriously. It's kind of an ego boost to drive you wild like that."

"If you knew what kind of effect you had on me, your ego wouldn't fit in the room. And you're such a jackass as it...