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was something different. It was the first touch from my Matched. When he laced his fingers through mine, I felt the softness of his skin against mine. His lovingly act of his feathery touch across my knuckles sent shivers through me.
    I wondered if other girls felt this way with their Matched, or I guess, boyfriends. If I felt like this holding his hand, what would our first kiss be like? My luck, I would pass out. I glanced over at Thaddeus and his full lips. I wonder what they would feel like on mine. Would I be a good kisser?
    For years, I’ve read every girly magazine on how to perfect a kiss. Of course, I have no clue because I’ve never done it. I’d probably suck at it.
    “Xaviera, you’re staring at me. Everything okay?” Thaddeus asked driving up my driveway.
    “Yes,” I abruptly answered. “I was in dreamland.”
    He didn’t respond as he got out of the car and retrieved my bag of shoes from the trunk. When he shut my car door, he lightly pinned me against the car. Our bodies were close, but not touching. “Am I ever in dreamland with you?” His eyes searched my face.
    I felt all my blood rush up my neck and cheeks. “Sometimes,” I whispered.
    “Mmm.” He pursed his lips a little and the world stopped. He was going to kiss me. He kept looking at my lips and then connected with my eyes again. “I should get you inside.” Thaddeus was so close that I could smell the remains of his ice cream on his breath.
    I couldn’t move. I was unable to have a coherent thought at that very moment. If someone asked me my name, I wouldn’t know it because all I saw was Thaddeus full lips mere inches from mine.
    He backed up, and he took my hand leading me up the sidewalk. When we reached the door, he handed me the bag. “I had a great day with you.” He gave me a smile.
    “If you keep smiling people might think you’re nice.” I giggled trying to remain calm from the closeness of him.
    “If you keep flirting, Unit will be talking in the morning about us.” He leaned in a little closer.
    “Why?”
    Thaddeus’ hot breath was on my cheek. “Because I’ll have to kiss you right here, on the front porch.” He lightly pecks his lips on my fire hot cheek and left me standing there.
    There was no air left in my body. There was no air left on this earth. I couldn’t move from that position. I was like a statue.
    Thaddeus kissed my cheek.
    I can’t think of anything as my heart slammed into my chest, and my breathing was ragged and uneven. When I’m finally able to move, I go into the house and up to my room.
    I went to the bathroom and splashed cold water on my face trying to bring myself back to normal. I looked in the mirror. Water dripped down my face as I stared deep into my brown eyes.
    He held my hand. He kissed my cheek. He bought me shoes.
    “Xaviera,” I heard Gia yell my name.
    “Upstairs,” I hollered back being pulled from the thoughts rotating in my head.
    “Amaya’s on her way.” She stopped as she saw me. “What happened to you? You look ill.”
    “I’m fine. I just got back. Thaddeus and I spent the evening together,” I explained patting my face dry.
    “Amaya’s losing it.” She sat on the edge on the bed.
    I saw the sadness on her face. I had always known that she had a crush on Oliver. “What about you?” I asked.
    “I’ll be Matched soon, right? Guess I’ll know then.” Gia picked at her yellow nail polish.
    I gave her a small hug. I felt so bad for her. “It’ll be okay.” The click-clack of heels was loud coming up the stairs, and Amaya appeared in the doorway.
    Her usual put together look was disheveled and her green eyes blood shot and puffy. “Oliver. Oliver Thomas. My parents thought that my Matched should be Oliver Thomas,” she growled tears leaving her eyes.
    “Well, he’s nice and good looking,” Gia tried to sound positive for her.
    “I don’t care.” Amaya stomped her foot. “I don’t want him to be my Matched.”
    “Amaya.” I walked over to