No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

"Don't move," Phipps' voice was hoarse, losing its previous affected softness.

So it was just an act. He pressed closer, "You're so cool to the touch, it feels amazing..."

Just then, someone emerged from the diner, casting a glance our way. Phipps swiftly scooped me up in a bear hug and strode towards his car.

Even as this happened, I didn't stop teasing him, either snuggling into his chest or playfully nibbling at his shirt button. I could distinctly feel the changes in him. His muscles tensed, his heartbeat quickened, and even his body temperature seemed to rise...

Clearly, maintaining composure in such moments was a myth.

Finally, as Phipps set me down in his car, I wrapped my arms around his neck, leaning in to kiss his Adam's apple...

Alright, I admit that in that moment, I was teasing him, and stirring something within myself too.

Ever since Ernest and I had our falling out, it had been months since I indulged in any carnal pleasures...

All this teasing had sparked a craving in me, a desire that felt almost intoxicating.

Phipps grabbed my arms, stopping me short. He looked me in the eyes, "Look at me, I'm Phipps, not your Ernest. Are you sure about this?"

He's not Ernest!

scoundrel, still

move, I pressed forward, planting a retaliatory kiss

first time, but this time I put

let out a muffled grunt but didn't push me away until I could no longer hold myself up and fell back onto the seat, panting

remained silent. But in his eyes, I no longer saw the unfamiliarity typical of Phipps. Instead, there was

me know he was actually Ernest, wasn't

I knew he had his reasons

identity secret from me, reasons that likely tied into some larger scheme of

himself now might Jel

push him into a

back off, Phipps leaned in, "Are you sure you

eyes flickered, and he whispered softly,

some spell, unwilling

him, right here and now, to dive

passio

reunion. But

future interactions with his 'alter ego,' I forced myself to suppress

you're all about the performance, not the sale?" I blurted, killing