Mutual Love(4)

9

"Babe, you have perfect skin." Elliott complimented me on the way to the library.

I knew I had good skin and long legs, so I chose a mint green shirt, a white pleated skirt, and knee-length socks, which made my legs look straighter.

After coming out of the library, Elliott and I started discussing what to do over the holiday.

We decided to go to the restaurant we both liked and then spend the afternoon petting the dogs in a special cafe and playing the escape game.

I was timid. I had only played the game once. But when he said he wanted to go, I got curious and intrigued enough to agree.

The game he chose wasn't very scary. After booking the tickets, he looked at me and said in a gentle tone, "Actually, the game doesn't appeal to me, but playing it with you does."

I avoided his gaze and rested my chin on my hand, blinking constantly.

Actually, I liked it when he tried to ingratiate himself with me.

When I was with Kevin, I suppressed my desires and pretended to be pure in bo