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Cherry regarded him with narrowed eyes. She was well aware of his desire, and she didn't need another look to confirm it. She couldn't quite understand why he was delaying their physical encounter, but she decided to go along with it. After all, he was meant to be just a one-night stand; there was no rush to get to the main event. The night was still young, and there was plenty of time.

"Alright, dinner first. But I want a kiss," she whispered seductively as she approached him.

He smiled once more and leaned closer, his lips just inches from hers. "What will a single kiss accomplish?" he teased, his eyes filled with playful curiosity.

"Everything," Cherry murmured, her anticipation clear as she traced the tip of her own tongue along the seam of her lips.

"Are you always this talkative?" she inquired instead, her voice laced with playful teasing.

"No," Jake replied automatically, his eyes locked onto her.

She grinned devilishly, her desire unmistakable. "Then, kiss me."

Jake hesitated