Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 127

Allison's cheeks flushed a deep shade of red as she quickly turned away, trying to deny it. "Wh-what are you talking about? I'd never say something like that..."

Joshua's lips curled into a playful grin. "Oh really?"

"Of course! I mean, how could I possibly say something like that with so many people around..." Allison's voice faded into a murmur.

Oh no. Something was coming back to her. Last night, maybe she did say those things?

"I was just rambling!"

The soft morning light filtered through the window, highlighting her rosy cheeks.

Allison bit her lip, clearly embarrassed. "You know I was drunk and talking nonsense. You wouldn't hold that against me, right?"

Her words lacked confidence as she mumbled, "When you're drunk, you can't really control or even recognize your actions. It's like being, uh, 'legally impaired' or something..."

amusement. "Giving me

limited capacity.' Allison was just trying to

caught, Allison huffed, trying to wriggle free from Joshua's

Did you forget how you were teasing me last night? Are you trying

his body wash lingered, and Allison recognized it as the one she always

kiss, his fingers weaving through her hair. Their kiss was urgent and intense, like a summer thunderstorm or a fierce winter wind—powerful and impossible

"Allie, is this okay?"

light grew

this was heading. She was trembling, half-nervous and half-excited. She loved Joshua and was craving a deeper connection

the birds sang sweetly, making everything seem just right.

phone rang. The sudden noise was jarring in the

a flicker of annoyance. He wanted to ignoreat and keep going, but Allison got startled, blushed and pulled away. She stammered, "Uh... your phone's

still dark with desire, softened as he spoke in a low, teasing voice, "Why are you

should

up his phone, the heat in his eyes fading back

It was Lillian calling.