“My wish,” she responds quietly. Her body stays facing forward but her head turns so her eyes are staring into my own. We sit in silence, simply looking at each other’s features for a few seconds before the anticipation strangles me, forcing me to make a split second decision. I lean closer to her, praying she wants this too. When she doesn’t move away, I know I’ve been given the okay. “Kiss me, Kipton.” Her words are small, barely above a miniscule whisper, but I hear them loud and clear.

Leaning overtop the armrest, it digs into my stomach but the only sensation I’m aware of is the softness of her lips as we meet each other for the first time. The kiss starts off slow as we’re testing each other out. When I realize the only part of our bodies actually touching are our lips, I place my hand on the nape of her neck pulling her even closer to me. I run my tongue over the seam of her lips, seeking entrance. Never hesitating, she opens for me and the kiss is kicked up another notch. The moment is sexy as hell. She moans softly into my mouth assuring me she’s enjoying this as much as I am.

Not wanting to break our connection but knowing we need a better position, I pull back far enough to wrap my arms around her slim waist, hauling her onto my lap. Instinctively, she straddles my hips as her hair forms a sensual curtain around our faces. “You’re so fucking beautiful, Sophie.” I dive back into her lips, this time more aggressive than the last. She kisses back, matching my intensity.

My hands slide under the hem of her shirt where I come in contact with her baby soft skin beneath the fabric. Desperately wanting to strip her bare, I know we can’t take it that far inside the planetarium. Instead, I remove my hands from underneath her shirt and squeeze the soft globes of her ass, bringing her as close to my body as physically possibly. The frayed denim strands of her shorts tickle my fingers as I caress her thighs. Caught up in the moment, she grinds against me.

“Kipton,” she moans again when I move my mouth to the side of her neck, gently sucking and leaving small kisses. I want my lips to be the ones she remembers touching her, erasing any memory of Caleb’s hickey.

“Sophie, you smell so good.” She slides her chilled fingers underneath my shirt and scratches her nails softly down my abs. The sensation has me hard as steel behind the zipper of my shorts. Each move she makes gets a little bolder. When I’m positive I can’t wait another minute to get her naked, the lights come on, illuminating the front of the room. “Shit.”

I don’t spot him right away, but find Professor Bell near the side entrance preparing for his next class. I stay still, but Sophie gasps and stands up quickly. Her foot gets caught in the seat and she quickly loses her balance. I steady her with my hands and pick up our bags, tossing them both over my shoulder. By the time I exit the row of seats, she’s halfway to the door already. With embarrassment written all over her face, I chuckle. She’s a sexy little thing when she’s all worked up and I fully intend to explore her more tonight.

With her head down, she passes by Professor Bell who finally notices the two of us scrambling out of the room. I’m on cloud nine and not ashamed in the least bit about getting caught considering that was the best first kiss I’ve ever experienced. “See you next week, Professor.” He smiles and shakes his head. Even he has to realize how perfect the planetarium is for an impromptu make out session. I jog to the exit, hoping Sophie didn’t already leave. Remembering I still have her bag, I relax as the sunshine blinds me when I step outside the building. I spot Sophie standing at the bottom of the staircase waiting apprehensively. Her blond hair is sparkling from the light of the sun which only makes her look even more angelic.

“In a hurry, beautiful?” She blushes as usual. It appears shy Sophie has returned. Only now, I know better. The little vixen that came out to play a few minutes ago has the potential to blow my mind. Sexy Sophie is going to be so much fun to get to know. “Hey.”

“I have to drop this class. There’s no way I can go back in there and see Professor Bell. He has to think I’m such a slut.”

Her expression makes me laugh even though I try not to. “You worry too much. He was our age once you know. In fact, he was smiling when I walked by him.”

“He was?”

She’s looking hopeful that this might not be as serious as she expected. I’m going to do everything I can to make sure she doesn’t shut down completely. “Yeah. He didn’t say a word about it. It’s not like he saw anything anyway.”

“God, I hope he didn’t. I’m so embarrassed.”

I hand her bag back to her even though I don’t mind carrying it. “Even if he did, it’s not like college has detention. Don’t sweat it, okay?” She shakes her head in agreement, but I’m not convinced she’s over it.

“I better get back to the dorm before Cara wonders where I am.”

“Come on, I’ll drive you back.” I turn toward the parking lot but she doesn’t follow.

“No, that’s okay. The walk will be good for me.”

“Sophie.” She’s already clamming up on me.

“I appreciate the offer, but I have to stop being so lazy.”

“You’re not lazy and you’re supposed to be taking it easy. We’re still on for tonight right?” I’m not leaving until I’m positive she hasn’t changed her mind.

“Yeah. Why? ”

“Just making sure. You seem nervous.”

“I’m fine.”

“Do you regret our kiss?”

“No.”

She’s not giving me an inch with any of these answers. “Did you at least enjoy it?”

Finally she smiles. “Yeah.”

“Come ‘ere.” Sophie walks into my open arms and I cuddle her. She doesn’t move right away, so I soak up the feeling of her against me. Rubbing my hands up and down her back, I never thought I’d be so down with cuddling. But there’s so much more I want to do with her. “That was only the beginning, Sophie.” She shivers despite the warm temperatures. “I’ll pick you up at eight tonight.”

“I’ll be ready.” She releases me and when she does I realize how much I don’t want her to leave. She turns to walk away, but I reach out my arm, pulling her back to me before she’s out of reach. Not saying a word, I kiss her one more time knowing it’s going to have to hold me over until tonight. I take my time exploring her mouth all over again. She’s as eager as she was the first time. But when she sucks on my tongue, I almost blow.

I’M NOT ONE FOR PUBLIC displays of affection in the middle of the quad, but Kipton’s kisses are my favorite addiction. It’s been awhile since I’ve made out with anyone, so I’m probably rusty, but I have no problem practicing on his lips. My body was on fire inside the planetarium the second he touched me and I’m still coming down from lust overload. If he’s capable of those skills outside of the bedroom, I’m scared of what he’s capable of doing to my body beneath the sheets.

I’ve spent the entire fifteen minute walk to Johnson Hall replaying our first and second kisses in my mind, not even paying attention to anyone I’ve passed or bothering to look both ways before I crossed the street. Magically, I’ve floated back to my dorm still in one piece of romantic mush. I touch my fingers to my lips and smile. Part of me wants to continue to get lost in the moment, but I’ve felt this way before about a guy and lived to regret it.

“Earth to Sophie,” Cara says from the comfort of her bed. Must be nice to have the entire afternoon off even if she did have to suffer through an eight o’clock class.

“Hey Cara.” I open the fridge and grab a bottle of water.

“So how was it?”

“We went to the planetarium.” I can’t even say the word without smirking. It’s my new favorite place on campus. Even though it feels slightly forbidden now.