Page 79 of The Step Don't

Who has the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known.

Colin.

My Colin.

“Ash, I—”

“I love you too.” I didn’t mean to interrupt him, but I couldn’t help myself.

His forehead wrinkles. “You have to let me say it to saytoo.”

I cringe. “Oh fuck. I’m sorry. I fucking made it weird and awkward. And here everything was just right and perfect. Can we have a redo?”

Colin laughs. “You can’t redo that.”

“But I knew you were about to say that, so you might as well have said it.”

He shakes his head. “That doesn’t count. But that actually wasn’t what I was gonna say anyway.” He says it in this dramatic way that lets me know he’s full of it.

“Oh really? What were you about to say, then?”

“I was gonna ask if you wanted to watch a movie tonight.”

I glare at him.

“Hey, you’re the one who conned me into that date. I can’t help that you’re so obsessed with me, you have to like, proclaim your love for me.”

I burst into a laugh. “Well, admittedly, I am kind of obsessed.”

I wait for him to break the act, but he locks gazes with me.

He finally looks away. “I guess I should get some homework done or something.” And at my glare, he smiles. “Of course I love you.” He offers a gentle kiss. “My little perv.”

“I love you too, Big Man,” I say, surprisingly proud of myself for getting it right this time.

We seal it with another kiss as I relax against him, enjoying how it feels to be tight against my boyfriend.

Who loves me.

Whom I’m in love with.

My cock stiffens, and I slide my hand down him, cupping his firm ass, enjoying how it feels in my grip.

I don’t know what it is about what wejust shared, or maybe it’s just being on top of him right now, but I find my mind drifting to new places.

“God, you have a real nice ass,” I say, giving it a squeeze.

“All those fucking squats and drills.” Colin flexes it for me, and my cock pulses. “You like that?” he asks, doing it again before squinting. “Is my little perv thinking about fucking me right now?”

“Bingo.”

“Mmm. Suddenly realized you got this tight virgin hole under you.”

He’s being playful, but now, fuck… I thrust slightly, not really controlling it, just some innate impulse.

He leans close to my face, until his lips are less than an inch from mine, whispering, “Does this mean I get to be cruel tonight?”

His tongue traces my bottom lip, his tease assuring me that this is about to get real fun.