First Kisses: a Book+Main Bites anthology
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He drops his skateboard, shoving his hands in his pockets as his feet shuffle nervously. “Maybe.”
Even though I already knew it was him, it still has my heart warming. “It’s the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.”
“I doubt that.”
“It is.” I may have been given things that are more expensive but never something as meaningful as this. He listened to what I said and gave me something for no reason at all. That means more than anything money could buy.
“It’s not a big deal. It’s just a pack of gum.”
“It’s a big deal to me. Thank you, Christopher.”
“You’re welcome,” he mumbles, his Vans kicking at the cement.
When silence falls awkwardly, I move on to another subject, not ready to leave him yet. “You’re really good on that thing,” I say, pointing down to the skateboard.
He shrugs at the compliment. “I’ve been doing it for a long time.” Clearing his throat, he finally looks up at me. “Do you want to try?”
“No way.” I laugh, holding my hands up. “I’d probably break my neck.”
“I’ll help you.”
A beat of silence passes before I find myself agreeing, knowing it will mean I get to stay with him longer. “Okay.” Dropping my book bag, I join him on the concrete.
“Are you right or left-handed?” he asks.
“Right.”
“Then put your right foot on the board.”
I do as he instructs, placing my strappy sandaled foot on the skateboard. Definitely not the best shoes for something like this.
“Turn your body forward, in the direction you want to go.”
Again, I follow his order.
“Good, now push off with your left.”
My knees are a bit wobbly as I give a little push, barely moving a couple of inches.
“You can push a little harder,” he says, amused.
“Yeah, I can, but then I will lose my teeth. I like my teeth, Christopher. I want to keep them.”
Chuckling, he moves next to me, his warm hand swallowing my smaller one as he takes it in his.
My breath races, goose bumps traveling up my arm.
“I won’t let you lose them. I like them, too,” he whispers.
A shy smile takes over my face, the soft admission making my heart do somersaults in my chest. Taking a deep breath, I grip his hand and use more power for my next push.
My fingers tighten on his as I wobble like crazy. I try to keep my balance but it’s useless and I end up bailing at the last minute before I face plant and completely embarrass myself.
Christopher offers me a sympathetic grin. “It takes a lot of practice.”
“I’m sure it’s fun when you can actually move more than a few inches at a time.”
“It is. Want me to show you?”
“Are you trying to kill me?” I ask, lifting my brow.
His smirk spreads into a smile, stealing my breath.
It really is stunning.
“Come here,” he orders, extending his hand to me.
I don’t think twice about taking it, my heart craving the contact.
“Step on with both feet, side by side.”
Once I do, he plants his foot behind my two. My breath stalls as his arm curls around my waist, warmth flooding every part of my body, especially my chest.
“Trust me, I won’t let you fall,” he says, his breath next to my ear.
I nod, my throat too dry to speak at the moment.
He pushes off slowly at first, his arm hugging me closer when I begin to slightly sway. I tense my muscles, finding it helps to keep my balance. We remain in a straight line, each push moving us a little faster.
I close my eyes and raise my arms out at my sides, letting go of all my inhibitions. The soft, warm breeze dances across my bare skin as I bask in one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
Unfortunately, it all comes to a screeching halt when the skateboard lurches forward.
“Shit!” The curse flies from Christopher, his arm tightening around my waist as we’re jerked off the skateboard. We’re unable to gain our footing, mainly because my arms are flailing wildly. We hit the hard ground, Christopher taking the brunt of our fall as he brings me down on top of him, my face hovering a mere inch above his.
“Are you okay?” My question is breathless from feeling his body beneath mine.
“Yeah, you?” he asks, his voice gruff.
I nod.
“I’m sorry, Alissa. We must have—”
I cut off his apology with my mouth, brushing a kiss across his lips. The brave act has my heart ready to escape the confines of my chest.
His hazel eyes darken, captivating the moment. I fear I overstepped and am just about to apologize but don’t get the chance. One of his hands anchors in my hair at the back of my head as he closes the distance between us, bringing my lips to touch his again.
There is nothing quick about it the second time around, his soft lips coaxing mine timelessly and gracefully. When his warm tongue tentatively licks the seam of my lips, I open, giving him what he silently demands.
My gasp and his groan mingle in the hungry breaths between us. His fingers tighten in my hair as he steals every bit of precious air from my lungs.
They say you will always remember your first kiss, but in my case, that’s a lie. Because any kiss I had before this one was obliterated the moment his lips fell upon mine.
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About K.C. Lynn
K.C. Lynn is a small town girl who was born and raised in Western Canada. She grew up in a family of four children—two sisters and a brother. Her mother was the lady who baked homemade goods for everyone on the street and her father was a respected man who worked in the RCMP. He’s since retired and now works for the criminal justice system. This being one of the things that inspires K.C. to write romantic suspense about the trials and triumphs of our heroes. K.C. married her high school sweetheart and they started a big family of their own—two adorable girls and a set of handsome twin boys. As much as they love their hometown, they picked up and moved to the south where everyone says ‘y’all’ and eats biscuits and gravy for breakfast. It was her love for romance books that gave K.C. the courage to sit down and write her own novel. It was then a beautiful world opened up and she found what she was meant to do…write. When K.C.’s not spending time with her family she can be found in her writing cave, living in the fabulous minds of her characters and their stories.
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