Ruined 9

Avery- Then

“Hey, baby.”

I knew who it was without even opening my eyes. And a smile split my face as I felt his bulk lower itself over mine on the plastic lounger.

“Hey, Colton.” My smile deepened as his lips found mine and finally I let my eyes flutter open, pushing my oversized sunglasses into my hair to stare at the man who I had spent every available moment with for the last few weeks.

He was everything, a summer romance should be. Gorgeous, passionate and attentive. But we both knew that it couldn't last.

We just never spoke about it. Instead, we enjoyed being with each other. The only thing that came between us was the fact I was still a virgin.

He seemed to think we should wait, that my first time should be special. Me on the other hand? I wanted to climb him like a pole and ride him like a pony.

And it was getting harder and harder to keep my hands to myself the nearer it came to me having to go home.

“You taste good.” He grinned against my lips. And I couldn’t help it