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."
Joshua's smile was soft, his voice deep and inviting. "You don't like it?"
Still blushing, Allison lowered her gaze and kept quiet, her face a vivid shade of red.
Joshua's eyes darkened with a hint of desire, his voice turning husky. "You're adorable when you blush. I want a kiss." He tapped his lips playfully.
Obediently, Allison leaned in, pressing a quick, feather-light kiss on his lips.
"Good girl," Joshua murmured, clearly satisfied.
Last 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 had all the time in the world.
Allison walked over and exclaimed, "Wow, these little snowmen are adorable! Can I take a picture with them?"
The girl laughed, "Of course you can."
Allison's eyes sparkled with delight. "Thank you."
She waved Joshua over. "Joshua, can you take some photos? Make sure to get the little snowmen in the shot."
Equipped with a professional DSLR, Joshua adjusted the settings and aimed the camera at Allison.
The sky had cleared, and the gentle sunshine cast a warm glow. Through the lens, Allison's smile was bright and radiant like spring, with the row of tiny snowmen behind her looking like a group of charming little elves.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn)