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tightened, and it felt so incredibly good. I’d never been this comfortable around anyone;
he’s my soulmate for sure.
    After a few moments he pulled away, winked,
and hauled me toward the trail. “Let’s go, Beautiful! The quicker
we get to the bottom, the quicker I can thaw out my toes!”
    ~ ~ ~
    We were in the backseat of his Jeep. He was on top,
his lips glued to mine, his hands all over me. Up my shirt. In my
hair. On my hips. We were steaming hot, despite the frigid gusts
that engulfed the car mere inches from our heads.
    He smelled incredible. The scent fogs my
mind, and all self-control goes right out the window.
    Even when it’s closed.
    I pulled on his belt buckle. “Do you want
to?” I asked seductively.
    After some hesitation, he whispered, “Not
really.”
    I froze.
    His breathing was strained. “I mean I want to, but it’s almost eight. There’s not enough
time.”
    My heart started beating again. “I’m sorry
my dad’s ridiculous.”
    He moved beneath me. I covered his body, my
hair snaking across his chest. “It’s okay,” he said. “I can’t
really blame him. I mean, you were a virgin till I came
along.” Our eyes met, and his mouth formed a crooked grin. “I like
that.”
    I giggled and squeezed him tight. “I can’t
believe you’re taking me to the Alps!”
    “You should’ve expected it. Eventually.”
    After a few lazy moments, I looked at the
red digits on his stereo. “I don’t want to go home!” I whined.
    He nudged my chin. “A few more months and
we’ll be living together. A few more days , and we’ll be
skiing in the Alps.” His eyes twinkled as he looked up. “Or
something like that.”
    I laughed, just as my phone vibrated. I dug
it out of my pocket. “It’s your sister.”
    “ Gross…”
    I laughed and answered it.
    She didn’t even say hi , she just
started ranting. “I am so mad! You would not believe
what he did! You would not believe what he said!” I could
not even catch it all because she was yelling to someone in the
background as well.
    “Drama queen,” Luke breathed. “It’s like her
only skill.”
    I shot him a look and slapped his
shoulder.
    “Okay, fine ,” he muttered. “She can
shop, too.”
    I laughed. “Lilly, I can’t catch everything
you’re saying. I’m in the car with your brother.”
    “Ew…” She sighed. “When can you talk? It’s
kind of important.”
    “Call me at eight-thirty,” I said. “Don’t
worry, it’ll be okay.”
    Luke rolled his eyes. He nudged me off and
climbed into the driver’s seat.
    “Okay,” she mumbled, and hung up.
    I climbed into the passenger seat. Luke
turned up the heat. “What does she want now? ”
    “I couldn’t make any of it out,” I
breathed.
    He raised his eyebrows. “ Shocked. Another non-issue, I’m sure.”
    ~ ~ ~
    Sadly, Dad wasn’t awake to see me meet curfew. Mom
told me I’d love the Alps and not to worry—she’d talk him into it
after his date with the publisher on Monday. He was getting a book
deal—surely he’d be in a good enough mood.
    In my bedroom, I changed by moonlight. Lilly
never called back. She didn’t even answer her phone. I wondered if
I’d pissed her off. I did kind of shove her aside for her
brother…
    But her brother is sooooo HOT.
    It’s understandable, right?
    I crept into bed and looked out my window.
The moon was full and the aurora was bright. A shooting star ripped
through the sky, through dancing red and green lights. No matter
how many times I see them, I can’t quite get sick of them.
    I couldn’t wait to see the Alps. I couldn’t
wait to spend five days with that heartthrob Luke. I couldn’t wait
to move in with the guy of my dreams.
    I couldn’t wait to find out what my best
friend was ranting about.

 
IV
    My Monday started off like any other. I—and
every other girl in the place—waited in anticipation for my
boyfriend to make his entrance through our hall’s double doors.
    He’s not trying to be a superstar,
the