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H ayes. Larson. Kissed. Me. Me. It’s late but I am wide awake, wired as if I just downed six espresso shots. I dance ridiculously around my house in my pajamas, brush my teeth, turn off lights, and double-check the locks on the doors . How in the world am I going to sleep tonight? He wants me to show him around town! I have to fill Maggie in on all this. I pick up my phone to text her, but another one comes in.

Hayes

Hello? Emergency contact? I need your help.

Oh my God. We just said goodnight and he’s texting me again. I can’t help the giant smile on my face, especially after that kiss my lips are still tingling from.

Olivia

It’s getting a little late for that, don’t you think?

Hayes

As part of my emergency contact duties, you’ll need to be available 24/7.

Olivia

That’s a steep expectation. How do you know I’m up for that task?

What’s wrong now? Did your nightlight burn out again?

Can’t sleep without your security blanket you’ve had since you were a baby?

Hayes

Dammit! No one was supposed to find out about Mr. Blanket! What do I need to do to swear you to secrecy??

Olivia

LMAO. Okay, okay…what is your emergency now?

Hayes

See? I knew you’d come around to being stuck with me 24/7.

I just wanted to tell you I’m excited to see the city with you.

Olivia

Really?

My breath catches in my throat, warmth spreading across my cheeks. It’s been less than an hour, and I’m already giddy at the thought of seeing him again. This is going to be a long week.

Hayes

Really

And I really enjoyed our kiss earlier. Will that be a part of the tour?

Oh. My. God. Does that mean he wants to kiss me again ? My thighs squeeze together, wetness pooling between my legs at the thought of kissing those sexy lips once more and his muscular arms wrapping around me. Finally lying down in bed, I glance over at my nightstand. I may have to open that drawer to help myself fall asleep tonight.

Olivia

I’ll have to see if I can fit that into our agenda, but I make no promises.

Get some rest, Hayes. I’m planning an entire afternoon of fun where you’ll need a week’s worth of sleep to prepare.

Hayes

Well, damn…now I really won’t be able to sleep LOL.

Olivia

Snuggle up with Mr. Blanket and go try for me :) Goodnight Hayes

Hayes

Goodnight Olivia