a fine thursda.y

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He moves closer, just barely grazing my lips, when I part them open and say, "On one condition."

The sudden force of my breath against him seizes his hand to a halt.

"No lights."

He stares straight at me, still dripping hard curiosity. "Are candles not romantic to you?"

My hands float upward until they're fastened against the top of his jacket.

I lean forward. "You don't kiss someone by look. You kiss them by feel."

I sense his pulse quickening.

"That's why we close our eyes."

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