The Dating Tutor

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night before. Neither had said much since the puck dropped, and they were quickly approaching the first intermission.
    Normally, a silence between them was companionable and easy, but right now, she could feel the tension in the air. It had been there ever since they’d climbed into the car after his game ejection. She hated it, but she wasn’t sure how to make it go away either.
    As if he was oblivious to how uncomfortable she felt, Alec threw his hands up into the air and gave an indignant growl as the referee blew the whistle and issued a penalty for slashing against one of the Rangers. “Come on! He was going for the puck.”
    Ellie attempted to subtly watch him out of the corner of her eye. Despite the gash on his face, he was a very handsome male specimen. She didn’t know why it had taken her so long to realize how good-looking he was. His smile had always had an effect on her, but recently it sent butterflies scattering about her stomach. He hadn’t shaved in a few days, so he was starting to get a little bit of scruff along his jawline. She’d always liked that. And his brown eyes were like melted chocolate, all heated and alive over his excitement for the game.
    She was so intent on watching him that when he gave a frustrated sigh and tossed his arm to the back of the couch behind her shoulder, she jumped in surprise.
    Alec’s head suddenly turned lazily in her direction. “What?” he asked. “You disagree?”
    She hesitated. Here was everything she could possibly want, but she was too afraid to take it. Instead, she took the coward’s way out and focused on the penalty debate. “Um…yes. It was totally slashing.”
    His eyes narrowed, and he turned his body so he could better face her. “No, it wasn’t.”
    “It was. It was a good call.”
    “You’re blind. He has a right to go for the puck.”
    “True,” she argued. “But he doesn’t have the right to slash. He’s a shady player, and you know it. He’s always getting in trouble for crap like that.”
    Alec’s eyes narrowed, and he looked so unbelievably hot that she blurted out her next comment before she could stop herself. “Can you help me learn how to kiss?”
    He jumped back as if he’d been burnt. “What?” His voice was an octave higher than usual, and she noted the almost panicked look in his eyes.
    Guilt welled up, but she squashed it down. She really wanted to kiss him. “I don’t really know what I’m doing…and you seem to be the expert. I just thought…” She shrugged, trying to seem shy and demure. “I thought maybe you’d practice with me…or teach me. Whatever.”
    “When?” he asked, voice sounding pained.
    She shrugged again before motioning to the television. “It’s almost intermission…”
    Alec swallowed thickly before bobbing his head. Ignoring the rest of the period, he shifted closer to her on the couch and curved his arm around her waist. “Come here.” Pulling her in against his chest, he bent his head over hers.
    Ellie watched transfixed as his lips came closer and closer to hers. She wriggled with anticipation as her heart hammered in her chest. She’d never been like other girls, chasing after boys and yearning for their attention, but she wanted Alec’s more than anything. A breathless sound escaped her as she awaited the touch of his lips to hers.
    “Close your eyes,” he coached with a shaky laugh.
    She did as instructed, and a moment later she felt the brush of his mouth against hers. She gave a soft, eager whimper, and her body became lax in his arms.
    “Don’t do that,” he growled into her mouth as he lifted both hands to brush her hair back from her face. He continued to kiss her ever so gently, his fingertips stroking along her jawline as he shifted her hair.
    “Don’t do what?” She whispered her reply between soft, slow kisses.
    “Don’t whimper like that.” He ran his thumb along her bottom lip. “Only make that sound if you’re looking for a full on make-out

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