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Chapter 37
Everybody stands and cheers, throwing flowers at the beautiful young couple.
CJ and I are seated on the white decorated chairs and I turn to look at him.
"I've never been kissed before," I say abruptly.
CJ is caught off guard. "What!"
"Well apart from the awkward encounter at the lake with you, my lips have never tasted anyone else's."
Jeez! What am I telling him? That's none of his business.
CJ is stunned and he titters. "Have you ever had a boyfriend?"
"Never!"
"Friends with benefits?"
"I've never been kissed before so tell me what benefits I can give if I can't even kiss someone."
CJ stares at me for a moment then says, "You amuse me every single day."
I look at the front and I'm startled that the bride and groom are not done kissing.
"And you've not told me why I'm here and who are these people..." I tell CJ.
CJ lies back on the s
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