“We can do this again, if you want. I can help you study any time.” I reached over and tucked a rogue strand of hair behind her ear. "I wouldn't mind."

We have been up in her room for four hours? Where the hell did time go? I couldn’t remember the last time I spent four hours sitting down studying — with a girl. — It never happened. Jesus, this girl was making me lose track of everything in my life.

"It"s, uh..." I swallowed deeply. "I should probably go home now. It’s getting late.”

"Johnny?" You whispered, your voice laced with both hesitation and warmth.

"Yeah?" I replied, my tone betraying the conflict between duty and desire.

"I'm going to hug you now." You moved closer, deliberately settling beside me. You hitched your leg over mine. "Is that okay?"