Bayside Mistletoe by Stacy Claflin

Author:Stacy Claflin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stacy Claflin

Chapter 16

“I need a break!” Judy was both breathless and laughing. She and Gary had been taking turns knocking each other over and helping each other up since their blades had made contact with the ice.

He rubbed his eyes and laughed. “You and me both.”

They were only about ten feet from the carpet. Nine feet. Eight.

Her ankle wobbled. The skate pushed against the other one. Her knee bent. Her arms flew out to catch herself.

She and Gary both crashed onto the ice, just two feet from the carpet. She landed across his legs.

“Sorry.” She frowned. “Maybe ice skating wasn’t the greatest idea.”

He lifted her up and cupped her chin in his palm. “Or maybe it was the best idea you had all day.”

Her heart thundered, threatening to explode out of her chest. Was this it? Were they finally going to kiss? She stared into his gorgeous eyes, hardly able to think, much less speak.

Gary leaned closer, closer. She could almost feel his lips on hers. Definitely could smell the faint remnants of his aftershave. His eyes closed. She tried to close hers, but her entire body was frozen in place.

His slightly-chapped lips pressed gently on hers. Her eyes finally closed. Their mouths became one. He tasted of chocolate and peppermint. The kiss was sweet, yet filled with the pent-up desire from years of time apart.

Then he pulled away and had a dazed look in his eyes. “You don’t know how long I’ve been wanting to do that.”

She gasped for air. “You don’t know how long I’ve been wanting you to do that.”

He cupped the back of her head, then gave her a quick kiss. “It was fully worth the wait.” Then he helped her up, and they finally made it to the carpet.

Her heart still felt like it might burst through her shirt. They sat and gasped for air. She wasn’t sure about him, but for her it was all about the kisses and nothing about the exercise.

Judy glanced over at him. His eyes were closed and he was grinning. The sight took her breath away. She looked around, then leaned over and pressed her mouth on his.

His eyes flew open. “Hey, no fair surprising me.”

“I couldn’t help myself.” She giggled.

“Oh yeah?” He brushed his lips across hers.

Her heart fluttered. “Yeah.”

Gary put his arm around her and ran his fingers through her hair. She leaned against him and sighed. Yes, coming to the skating rink had definitely been a good idea.

He rose and led her back onto the ice. They didn’t have any easier a time staying up, but this time they stole quick kisses each time they crashed to the ground. Her legs were going to be black and blue the next day, but it was all worth it. More than worth it.

They skated until the rink closed. Judy’s legs ached as she walked to his car. “How are your legs?”

“Bruised, but I’ll live. Same for you?”

She nodded. “But I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

He kissed her cheek before unlocking her door.

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