MY BODY IS YOURS

end's embrace. He had sustained a shoulder injury while playing basketball, necessitating its constant elevation and icing. I

ll be back on my feet in a few days," Marcu

brushing my hair away from my face as I clung to his side like glue. I had just enough time to provide a brief cuddle and deliver his missed assignments, but I'd be returning to

t I knew his paperwork said six weeks or until your doctor gave you permission. It was l

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, wha

wn. "Even if it was possible,

e tried to move. "Seven minutes is enough time for me," he scoffe

want you in

th my girlfriend?" he asked, signaling for me to c

ck and planted a quick peck on his lips, wanting to stay like

to class, knowing my grades were slipping a little. I got too tied up in being in a relationship, and it se

sitting in comple

es

t me winded. No one had ever said those words to me that weren't my family. I longed for someone

n a low tone, wanting to hear him repeat it. He could've been high on pain medici

is pupils roaming. I wasn't sure whe

ve yo

e have ever exchanged tho

scared the shit out of me, but I kept it cool. "We will arrive in Tampa, Florida, in approximately forty-five minutes. The local time now is

e been the problem. I did most of his damn assignments because he would whine about his grades not being up to par to continue basketball. He had the best of both worlds, and I saw

ery on my summer vacation. I promised my best friend that I would try to have a good time, and I p

useless as Lucas," she joked, twisting her chocolate brown hair i

o get a peek out of the window to see if I could see land, but we were still up

but he gave her a chance. And they've been together ever since. He was such a good guy. Not only was he patient, but he

athroom for five minutes, and he was snoring. He can not be that tired," she stressed, slamming back against

sting my long l

ke sure. I don't know much about her parents, but that her father owned one of the largest automotive chains in North America. I knew they only talke

ne to flip through it. "When have they ever cared a

estlessly put the magazine down and glanced at me with her dark brown

ched her eyebrow. "Anyway, I know this isn't Hawaii, but I will do my best to make sur

e to get off my chest. I know you won't break it, but I just need you t

t's