Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 152

Joshua stood close behind Allison, wrapping his arms snugly around her waist. "Allie, I've got you," he whispered softly.

Allison felt a bit awkward; she'd never needed help just to freshen up before. She grabbed her cup, filled it with water, and squeezed out some toothpaste. Whenever she traveled, she always packed her own toiletries and disposable bed linens.

As she brushed her teeth, Joshua stayed right behind, his arms still around her. In the mirror, their bodies seemed perfectly matched.

She glanced at his reflection, noticing two dark reddish hickeys on his neck, a reminder of their passionate night together. As she recalled those intimate moments, her cheeks flushed a rosy pink.

Joshua caught the change in her expression and smiled. "What's on your mind?" he asked.

"Nothing," Allison replied quickly, her eyes darting away, feeling a little guilty for getting caught up in her thoughts.

A few minutes later, after she'd finished, Joshua gently turned her to face him and leaned in for a playful sniff. "You smell amazing, sweetheart."

Embarrassed, Allison blushed. "You've got a new nickname for me every minute."

smile was soft, his voice deep

her gaze and kept quiet, her face a vivid

husky. "You're adorable when you blush.

leaned in, pressing a quick, feather-light kiss on his

Joshua murmured, clearly

night had been quite something, and today he decided a kiss would be enough. They had sex twice last night, but each time had been quite thorough, leaving her feeling a bit out of sorts today. He didn't want to rush things. After all, they

out of the bathroom. "Let's ease into the day. We'll build

audible "okay," Allison agreed,

closeness the night before, talking about it in daylight made her shy, especially with Joshua's knowing looks. Her mind kept replaying the scenes from last night, when the warmth of shared passion, breaths mingling as waves of desire washed over

sweet pastries perfectly complementing

an hour on her makeup, letting her softly curled hair

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burgundy scarf around her neck. "It's chilly

fragrant winter heath and bold red camellias bloomed,

building a snowman, with a line of tiny, uniquely

these little snowmen are adorable! Can I take a