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lip into my mouth
to get one last taste of him. Suddenly realizing how long my eyes
had been shut, I popped them open to see him smiling down at me. I
was mortified!
    “ Did he leave?” His thumb
stroked my cheek.
    Refocusing my thoughts on the man in
black, I glanced around. “No, he’s still watching us, but he’s
moved over by the northwest exit gate now.”
    “ Then I guess we had better
keep up the act.” Before I could answer, his mouth dropped back
onto mine, and this time there was an undeniable eagerness to his
kiss. I struggled to stay calm, if only he hadn’t tasted so
incredibly good and felt so incredibly warm. Zack’s kisses never
made me feel like this. He slowly spun us around until he faced the
northwest gate. His lips never left mine while his eyes searched
the park. Finally, he pulled away.
    “ I think he’s gone. Come,
I’ll take you home, just in case,” he said, sliding his hand in
mine. “Which way is your house?”
    “ No, I’m fine.” I pulled my
hand free, taking several deep breaths trying to regain my
composure. “He went the opposite way of my house. Anyway, I only
live a few minutes from here. Bye.”
    “ Maggie, we can do this two
ways. Either you let me take you home, or I’ll follow you without
your consent. Simply put, you’re not going alone.”
    “ I live east of the park, he
went toward the northwest. I’ll be fine.”
    “ What if he decides to
double back? You did hear about the girl who was stabbed and left
for dead in front of those buildings a few days ago, correct?” He
pointed to a row of abandoned buildings that were adjacent to the
park.
    Grrr! He was right. Her story was the topic of conversation at school
lately. Moreover, it was almost midnight, definitely not safe to be
out alone. “Fine.” I stuffed my hands into my jeans pockets and
stomped off speedily toward my house.
    My 5’6” stature proved no challenge
for Mr. 6’2”. He easily matched my stride. “Where’s the fire?” he
asked. I slowed a bit, not wanting to look as foolish as I felt.
When we reached my corner, I spun around to face him.
    “ Why were you in the park?
Did you have a date?” Like, perhaps with Hillary?
    “ No, just out with a
friend.” A nice, safe generic reply. He must be trying to keep his
options open.
    “ Here’s my street, thanks
for walking me home. See you at school tomorrow.” I said it fast
and without taking a breath, it would have been a miracle if he’d
understood. I started walking again, and he continued to follow.
“Really,” I called over my shoulder. “Thanks again for your help at
the park, you’re a lifesaver.”
    “ Anytime, well, not anytime.
Hopefully, you’re smart enough not to take midnight strolls through
the park anymore.” I twisted around and glared at him. He flashed
an impish grin before taking my arm. “Maggie, please allow me to
see you home—all the way home.”
    It was evident he wasn’t giving up.
“Alright. Thanks.” I had no choice. I stuffed my hands back into my
pockets and walked on.
    He didn’t say anything until we
approached my trailer. “Truth be told, I was hoping for a goodnight
kiss, you know, after the park and everything.”
    I ignored him and increased my pace
again. After a few more steps, I had a small brainstorm and sallied
around with a smug expression. “Sorry, it’s not cold enough to kiss
you.”
    He looked puzzled. “Okay, you’ve lost
me. What does the cold have to do with you kissing me?”
    “ Simple, the river
Phlegethon will have to freeze over before I’ll ever kiss you
again.” Dr. Bore would be proud of my mythology reference. Seth
just threw his head back and laughed. “I’m glad you think that’s
funny.”
    He gently, but firmly, took my chin in
his hand. “Methinks the lady doth protest too much.”
    He did not just misquote Shakespeare to
me!
    “ I watched you taste my kiss
back at the park, Maggie. You enjoyed it as much as I did. You know
it and I know it.” His