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~Akara

I struggle to fall into an effortless sleep, plagued by flashing dreams...or memories.

Through the haze of unconsciousness, I can feel someone's lips pressed up against mine, urgent, desperate. But they are unfamiliar, until my eyes open, and I'm looking at Grey.

And just like that, my dream sucks me under.

"I could kiss you forever," he murmurs against my lips. My hands wind through his hair, tugging at the dark locks.

I pull back, examining his face. "So you've decided then?"

"I'll take you anywhere you want, as long as I get to spend all that time with you." He grins, capturing my lips again. I allow him a few more kisses, before I gently push his shoulders back, holding that dark gaze of his. In some universe, he would be attractive to me, but my interests lie elsewhere.

"Of course. That's the whole point," I say coyly, tilting my head, painting a not-so-platonic smile upon my lips. He won't sleep with me...I won't allow it. But making him think he will is all a part of the