Chapter 40

Natalie was focused entirely on the movie screen. After opening a peanut for Jasper, she reached into the paper cone for another one and popped it into her mouth. Having eaten some salty peanuts, she felt a bit thirsty and naturally leaned closer to him, whispering in his ear, "Can I have the soda?" The warm breath against his ear sent a shiver through him. As he turned his head, his lips brushed against her cheek, the touch soft and smooth, just as he had imagined. The faint, floral scent she wore only added to the tension. He felt his body tighten, and his hand's grip on the soda bottle instinctively tightened as his arm reached out toward her. She was focused on the movie, so when she caught sight of the soda bottle being offered to her, she reflexively reached out to grab it. However, she grasped something warm and hard instead of the cold soda bottle. For a moment, she thought Jasper had warmed the soda with his grip and mused that he had quite a bit of body heat. She tende