I held her firmly against my body, my hands all over her, hers in my hair. I pressed her gently against the wall and kissed her, taking in her scent. She jumped and wrapped her legs around my waist, kissing back. With her hands gripping my shirt, she got if off easily enough.
I walked up the stairs with grace, making each step as not to jostle her. When I laid her on the bed, I got a good look at her face. Her eyes were warm and familiar with mixed honey and chocolate. Her hair was brown as well, and her skin the same chestnut tan.
"Amber."
The spoke words of mine shattered the welcome dream. I bolted upright, drenched in sweat, and looked at the clock next to me. I fell back on the pillow as I realized it was four in the morning. I tried to force myself back to sleep for at least anoth
