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I__ so sorry. I don__ think the etiquette manuals cover this sort of situation._ He leaned in close, his lips all but grazing her neck, and inhaled. __mm. You smell good, too.__he nearly choked. Took a step backwards, until her back met cold stone. __h-thank you.___hat__ better. May I kiss you?_ His finger dipped into her shirt collar, stroking the tender nape of her neck.__ d-don__ th-think that__ a good idea.___hy not? We__e alone._ His hands were at her waist.Her lungs felt tight and much too small. __h-what if somebody comes in?__e considered for a moment. __ell, I suppose they__l think I fancy grubby little boys.
Y.S. Lee The Body at the Tower
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I__ so sorry. I don__ think the etiquette manuals cover this sort of situation._ He leaned in close, his lips all but grazing her neck, and inhaled. __mm. You smell good, too.__he nearly choked. Took a step backwards, until her back met cold stone. __h-thank you.___hat__ better. May I kiss you?_ His finger dipped into her shirt collar, stroking the tender nape of her neck.__ d-don__ th-think that__ a good idea.___hy not? We__e alone._ His hands were at her waist.Her lungs felt tight and much too small. __h-what if somebody comes in?__e considered for a moment. __ell, I suppose they__l think I fancy grubby little boys.
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