Page 13 of Twisted Lies

I brush my lips against his, but if I push too hard, I might lose Justin. Let him have a taste, and he won’t think about what they want again. Justin holds my waist in his hands and crushes his mouth hard against mine. My nose brushes against his skin, and I inhale. I don’t know why he smells like he’s outdoors all the time. His build is leaner than what I go after, but I’m growing attracted to him. He’s not bulky like the others. I don’t know why, but it makes me feel safe. More turned on by his wiry build like we’re equally matched. I think about the things I could show him alone, and heating up, I pull away as a chill dances up my spine.

“After school, tomorrow. Okay?” I tell him, “I have to run an errand today.”

Justin smiles. His fingers graze my chin. “You’re very beautiful. I could draw only you for the rest of my life.”

I smile, not knowing where to look. “Wow,” I sigh, “I’ve never had a guy turn me on with words before.”

Justin leans in for another kiss, but I turn my cheek. He moves his mouth down lower, touching my neck softly with his lips and running a hand through my hair. Maybe I’m enjoying this too much. I’ve never had a guy use his brain to seduce me before. I’m supposed to make Justin help me with a few bread crumbs, but he’s planning on a meal.

“We’re going to be late for class,” I say, pushing him away.

He smiles deviously. “You’re never late to class when you have the right lineage.”

We head down the stairs toward the exit door, and I have to ask before we part ways. “What does that mean?”

“There’s a reason why Harmon only took two points off both our tests.” Justin brushes his hand against mine before he walks off.

Someone knows much more than he’s telling me.