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Post by James Potter on Sept 12, 2009 15:25:38 GMT -5
The first half of September was coming to a close, and James Potter had a millions things to say. Of course it was things that he definitely didn't want to share with his parents. His new love interest, for one. James wasn't about to tell his dad of his snogging adventures with Penny. His cheeks flushed just thinking about it. Now that he thought about it, they hadn't talked that much in the past few days. A frown came to his face. Their relationship status was still up in the air, at least to him it was.
James sighed as he made it to the top of the stairs to the owlry. What a trip that was. It wasn't too bad that day though. It was a breezy fall day, not too cold, but of course it was overcast with clouds. A whirlwind of flapping wings were heard as soon as he entered the room at the top of the small tower. Bird droppings lined the window sills and feathers were stuck to just about everything. "Ick..." James complained as he stuck his tongue out and tip-toed across the poop covered floor. Tired of getting turds stuck to his shoes, despite his efforts, he pulled out his wand and said, "Scourgify!" The bird droppings instantly moved to the perimeter of the room, clearing the way for James, before eventually disappearing with a soft fizzing noise.
Not having his own owl forced James to use one owned by the school. It wouldn't be too bad except the fact that they bit hard and left terrible marks. James had a couple scars on his finger from one particular bird. He wasn't going near that grumpy old thing again. This time James headed for a perky looking owl sitting on a perch by himself. It looked at James curiously before opening up its beak. James smiled as he placed the letter into the birds mouth, which quickly snapped shut with much attitude. "Hey! Watch it!" James scolded as he yanked away his hand. Luckily he was spared a painful bite.... this time. "Off with you now. You know where to deliver. My dad, Harry Potter."
The bird looked at him arrogantly and hopped out of the window, taking flight into the autumn air. James shook his head, wondering how such a pesky little thing could have so much of an ego. No wonder it was sitting all alone. He chuckled at his realization and turned to head out of the tower, not paying attention like always.
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 12, 2009 15:59:10 GMT -5
Up. To. Date... Penelope Matthews was up to date with everything. EVERYTHING! there was not one peice of outstanding homework that she hadn't completed. It was a strange feeling, and just sitting there doing nothing really didn't sit well with the Ravenclaw...
She'd changed her outfit four times eventually settling with jeans, a grey tank top and black cardigan with red converse, done some extra reading, painted her nailes blue, repainted them indigo, plucked her eyebrows and reapplied her makeup and was now sitting in the Ravenclaw common room, drumming her fingers along one of the desks that always seemed to be propped up against a chair for people to work at...
"What are you doing?"
Pennys fingers froze as her eyes shifted over to a very annoyed looking boy just across the way. "Sorry.. I er.."
"Penny shove off will you I'm trying to finish this potions essay!"
"Need any he-?"
"No!"
"... Okay okay I'm goin'!"
Penny pushed the table away from the chair, so that she could get out, before making her way over to the exit of the common room and disappearing out of the door...
Walking swiftly up to the owlry tower, Penny had decided tp write home. She didn't do that enough, or so her mother kept telling her anyway. So eager to reach the top of the tower, Penny practically ran into someone just leaving... Bouncing off of the unknown person, with an audiable "Oof!" Penny almost fell backwards and back down the spiral stairs. Luckily, she managed to grab ahold of the railing before she started the decent, carefully lowering herself down onto the stone steps before she looked up at whom she'd just ran into..
"Oh my gods JAMES!" she squeeled excitedly pulling herself back up hastily and rushing over to hug him. "I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking, I've actually caught up with everything and I was so bored so I thought I would-..." realising she was in serious danger of rambling, she decided to cut herself short by kissing James instead.
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Post by James Potter on Sept 12, 2009 16:54:36 GMT -5
BAM! Someone just pummeled into an oblivious James. He stumbled back a few paces, his glasses clashing to the floor with a nice sounding crack. "Bloody-" he yelled as he stepped back. Another crack echoed off the walls as he stepped on his already broken glasses. He grumbled to himself as he fiddled around on the floor for his spectacles on his hands and knees. Then feeling like an idiot he whipped out his wand. "Accio glasses!" They zoomed into his hands, shards of glass spraying all over. "Reparo!" he said, fixing his glasses and replacing them on this face. He stood back up to see the one person that was on his mind all afternoon.
"Penny, its so good to see you!" he exclaimed, cheeks ablaze. He listened to her go off on an apology. James was about to say it was okay until she jumped him and gave him a kiss. It felt so good to be kissing her again, he almost forgot what it was like and was about to convince himself it was all a dream. "Uhm," he stuttered once they parted. "How have you been?" he asked curiously, his eyes scanning over her lovely face. "I was just sending a letter to my mum and dad. You know, the usual check in."
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 12, 2009 17:49:01 GMT -5
"Uhm... How have you been?"
A curious look passed over Penny's face as she heard James stutter. Was he still nervous around her? Was he not sure about 'them'? She tried to read him, but she failed miserably as James continued..
"I was just sending a letter to my mum and dad. You know, the usual check in."
She smiled some, folding her arms subconsciously, defensively, "Yeah... The usual..." she mused quietly, glancing around the owlry some, bouncing on the balls of her feet and generally looking a little awkward as her over analysis of the situation spiralled through her mind...
Eventually she couldn't stand it any longer as her eyeline snapped back to James' and she said rather quickly, "James what are we? Are we like, dating? Did you tell you folks? or...?" She had to fight hard with herself just to not burst into a rambling rant. She smiled a little confusedly and shrugged her shoulders...
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Post by James Potter on Sept 13, 2009 17:36:18 GMT -5
"Yeah... The usual... James what are we? Are we like, dating? Did you tell you folks? or...?"
His instant reaction was to clam up. James couldn't find any words to say, even though his mind was full of them. Nothing seemed to fit what he wanted to say to her. Dating her was the number one thing he wanted. At least he thought. James didn't want to mess it all up. And he had no idea where he would begin to tell his parents.
"I... We... dating? Um, I think so. I mean... I want to. But, uh, if you don't..." he rambled. What was it about Penny that turned him into a bumbling fool? "I guess what I'm trying to say is... Do you want to... date... me?"
The floor seemed like the most interesting thing to stare at right then. His feet shuffled a bit before looking back up at her. James bit his lip anxiously, awaiting her answer. "Because, um... I'd like to date you," he added quietly. "I haven't said anything to my parents yet because, um... I really don't know."
By this time his cheeks were red again. He searched deep within him to find his confidence. The confidence he had when they were in the Room of Requirement together. James squared his shoulders a little and looked her in the eye. "I just know that I want to be with you."
That was the truth. He didn't care if they were just friends, though he'd prefer to be more than that. All he wanted was to see her all the time, to be able to look into her eyes, to hear her talk. And if he was lucky, to kiss her again and again. As afraid as he was of ruining it all, this was a risk he wanted to take. Penny was worth it to him. She was worth changing for. When he was with her, he felt like he could do anything. Well, besides talk to her coherently. But he figured if they spent enough time together, she could help him grow into a better person. And he hoped he could do the same for her.
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 13, 2009 18:31:25 GMT -5
Penny stood watching him with her arms still folded, as James went on on a disjointed ramble about how he wanted them to be dating but wasn't sure whether she did... Was he even present for that kiss?! Surely that said she was all for the dating action? Penny was highly tempted to roll her eyes at these thoughts, but managed to resist, just in time to hear him murmur the cutest, sweetest most lovely sentiment anyone had ever said to her,
"I just know that I want to be with you."
Looking back into his eyes, she sighed lightly and smiled, "I feel the same way..." she said quietly whilst stepping towards him and reaching up to kiss him lightly, unfolding her arms and resting her hands against his chest...
"You need to stop with this whole scared to say things to me... thing. Its just me, youknow... You can say whatever is on your mind, I'm not gonna laugh or judge you or whatever... Unless its about another girl, obviously..." she grinned, before adding, "joke.."
Playing alittle with the front of his shirt, she glances down for a moment as she continued, "And don't be scared of... kissing me and stuff..." She looked up "I like it..." She grinned again biting her lip some and still absent mindedly playing with his shirt....
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Post by James Potter on Sept 17, 2009 21:14:48 GMT -5
It was quite corny, but James' heart fluttered a mile a minute when Penny said she felt the same way. His cheeks were still tinged a bit red, but it soon faded. A goofy smile spread across his lips after she kissed him again. Her hands felt so warm on his chest, warming him all over.
"You need to stop with this whole scared to say things to me... thing. Its just me, youknow... You can say whatever is on your mind, I'm not gonna laugh or judge you or whatever... Unless its about another girl, obviously... joke.."
James was a tad shocked, but it would be a lie if he said he wasn't amused by her last comment. Him... be with another girl? Not a chance. Penny was all he wanted. He then considered what she said about him being his usual shy self. She did have a point. A big point. "I just um," he began, suddenly angry at himself for not being able to be as confident sounding as he wanted to be. "Its hard. Growing up I taught myself to keep my mouth shut." James cringed. It was really hard opening up and saying what was really on his mind. "You know, because no one liked what I had to say. No one liked to hear that... I wasn't as great as they thought I would be."
James felt like he was about to vomit. But he just said what was on his mind. And he was proud. Never before had he told someone in such a raw way as to why he was so shy. He gazed at Penny deeply, his brow was furrowed with a large crease. He wanted to just jump in her mind and know what she was thinking.
"And don't be scared of... kissing me and stuff... I like it..."
It was half and half. He expected her to say that, yet he was still surprised. His concentration was jumbled as he looked for something to say. James had to really focus and build up his confidence again before he spoke. "Alright," he said, sighing out the rest of his nervousness. "I'll try not to be nervous anymore. I like kissing you too much to be shy about it..." James felt like he was kicked in the gut but he pushed through it. Normally his face would have passed over the shade of red and made it to purple by now. He was fighting so hard to be confident. He kept reminding himself that Penny wanted him as much as he wanted her. That they were there alone, and together. It was just him and her. Nothing to be scared of. She just told him she wouldn't judge. It was silly not to believe her. Penny was so genuine, he had to take her words for truth.
His hands slid their way up her arms to her shoulders, and he moved in closer to her. James needed to prove this to her... prove that he can be bold. He was a Gryffindor after all. His head tilted to the side and soon his lips pressed down on hers. They parted slightly, letting him breathe in her breath, which put his mind in a swirl. It was like a sweet drug, bringing him just short of asphyxiation. |
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 19, 2009 16:58:16 GMT -5
"Its hard. Growing up I taught myself to keep my mouth shut... You know, because no one liked what I had to say. No one liked to hear that... I wasn't as great as they thought I would be."
Penny looked at James sympathetically for a moment. But just for a moment, she couldn't let him keep believing things like that were true! Gods how many things had be backed out from doing or saying, just because of this one rediculous notion???
"Okay, firstly thats so not true, and I think deep down you must know that. And secondly, even if it was true, and it's not I care! I like what you have to say!" She smiled warmly, hoping that he would pick himself up out of this narrow minded rutt he had somehow and unexplicably to Penny, found himself in. "Your like, the second smartest person I know, obviously I'm the first-" She laughed, confirming that she was actually joking about herself and not just a big headed git. "So anyways, why would anyone undervalue what you have to say? Yeah, thats what I thought.." she said with a smirk.
"I'll try not to be nervous anymore. I like kissing you too much to be shy about it..."
Penny grinned some as James moved a little closer to her, "Your damn right you do..." She said quietly and laughed lightly, as he eventually pressed his lips to hers, and she responded fiercely, gripping a handful f his shirt in one hand and sliding her other up ihs chest and around his neck as she kissed him harder.
Pulling him closer, she pressed her body against his, as her body moved, her grey tanktop somehow found itself rising up somewhat, exposing a little of her stomach but Penny hadn't noticed, she was far to into the kiss to be aware of any wardrobe malfunctions...
Eventually the shrill sqwarking of a nearby owl jolted Penny from the kiss, making her jump back a little, though her arms were still attatched to James. "Bloody Owls.." she giggled some and suddenly realising she had her midrift on show as she glanced down. "Oops," she made a cringy face and giggled as she pulled her shirt down. She looked up at James, wondering whether he had any more bouts of courage left in him...
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Post by James Potter on Sept 19, 2009 20:23:07 GMT -5
James smiled as Penny listed off her reasons to contradict him. Most of what she said was true, and she was quite convincing to begin with. He really needed to stop being so shy, at least around her. They had each others tongues in their mouths, for crying out loud. Surely he could talk openly with her now.
As they kissed, James felt his composure unfurl. Penny grasped so tightly onto him which made him shiver. He pulled her in tighter, letting his hand trace along her hip. Her shirt had risen up a bit exposing part of her midriff, and his hand slid right onto her bare skin. It was warm and soft, and unexpected. James grasped her even tighter now as he kissed her. Something primal was coming about him.
Unfortunately a stupid owl interrupted the steamy kiss. James dreamily gazed at Penny, trying to get his mind away from things he really shouldn't be thinking quite yet. He watched her fiddle with her shirt to put it back in its place.
His arm reached out and wrapped around her waist again. He had a determined look on his face. "Its alright," he said with a small crooked smile. "I like it... " James kissed her again, this time with more force... much more force than he ever had. Something changed within him every time they kissed. James felt more brave and more passionate. When he kissed her, he felt like he needed her. As if he never wanted to let her go again. There was no room for him to be shy or nervous. He didn't care. All he cared about was the feel of her, the smell of her, the taste of her. Everything that she emanated, encompassed him completely.
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 19, 2009 21:01:52 GMT -5
"It's alright... I like it"
Penny couldn't help but smirk at his words. She hadn't expected him to be so forward, so quickly.. all that should could conclude from this, was.. she must be good! hense the smirk...
And then he kissed her again, But this time it was different, it was hungry and wanting. She could feel him pulling her closer,which she didn't mind, and she let thoughts flow through her consciousness about where this might end up... which she also didn't mind...
Sliding her other hand up and around his neck, she kissed him passionately, without reserve. It was such a buzzand she didn't want it to stop any time soon... She slid one hand up into his hair, pulling at it slightly. She could feel the adrenaline pulsing through her body as she slid her hands back down from around his neck and fround their way up beneith his shirt...
Suddenly, she broke away from the kiss, resting her forehead against his, she was breathing heavily as she said quietly, "This might sound totally inapropriate..." Her lips were somehow just drawn back to his and she kissed him fircely again for a moment, before breaking away once more, and whispering,"Do you want to go somewhere... more private? ... I mean, theres quite afew eyes on us in here is all im saying..." she smirked, kissing him passionately again...
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Post by James Potter on Sept 21, 2009 21:10:24 GMT -5
It could have been anything at all that she'd asked him, and James would have done it. His eyes stared into hers, their foreheads leaning on one another. His breathing was rather deep, and it was noticeable by the heavier movements of his chest. Go somewhere else? More private? Yes. Please. Right now. Let's go. he thought in a rush. Luckily, she stopped himself from turning into a bumbling fool.
James chuckled, albeit a bit late on the joke she said, and gave her a quick tight squeeze. They kissed again, this time James breaking away from her for air. "Yeah," he said breathlessly. "Let's go."
His hands reluctantly let go of her waist, and one of them then grasped her hand intertwining their fingers. James lead her out of the owlry onto the long steps heading downwards. A fierce breeze rushed by, whipping James' mop of hair all over. It was typical weather around Hogwarts around this time. Soon it quieted down as they made it to the grassy landing.
There weren't many other people around, so they were in the clear to travel where they pleased. James ushered her around the bottom of the owlry tower and down a little path lined with trees. He wasn't sure exactly where he as going to take her, but this was the usual route he took when he went for walks around the school. It was a secluded walkway that traveled almost the perimeter of the lake. Some students knew about it, but it was normally deserted.
He glanced over at her and gave her a little smile, not sure what she thought of his idea. James looked passed her at the lake, which was quiet and calm. The only noises heard were the light rustling of leaves in the wind and a few animal noises from the forest.
"So, I couldn't think of where else to go..." he said softly. "I walk around this way sometimes. It nice. I thought you'd like it. Besides it was close by..." James chuckled. Another gusty breeze flew around them whipping up both of their hair. James reached out, pushing a lock of Penny's hair behind her ear.
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 25, 2009 15:21:53 GMT -5
Penny bit her lip exitedly and bounced on the balls of her feet, as James agreed to go and took her hand, leading her down and away from the towers... He lead her around the bottom of the owlery tower and down through to a small walkway, largely conceiled by trees, and Penny obediently followed, though she noted that she had never even noticed the path there before...
"So, I couldn't think of where else to go..." he said softly whilst smiling at her. "I walk around this way sometimes. It nice. I thought you'd like it. Besides it was close by..."
Penny squeezed onto his hand and returned his smile. Secretly she was hoping he might be able to somehow sneek her into Gryffindor tower.. But that was stupid... right?
"Mmmhmmm, its perfect!" she grinned,coming to a halt in their stride and loosely swinging their entwined hands between them. "I never even knew this path was even here!" she said semi excitedly, semi annoyed at her own ignorance...
"Its nice and quiet... So anyways" she grinned, pulling on his hand to propel herself towards him, "Where were we hmm?" she whispered with a sweet giggle before she reached up and kissed him on the lips again, unclasping her hand from his and sliding her hand up his arm to his shoulder, her other hand resting against his waist.
She loved spending time with James... loved? liked, she liked spending time with James, alot. She really hoped nothing would mess things up for them. Her past boyfriends, something always happened, things messed up. Penny really hoped that wasn't going to happen with James, they had only been together for such a short time.. and yet, she felt... it felt, kind of different... maybe.
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Post by James Potter on Sept 27, 2009 21:59:49 GMT -5
James beamed as he walked hand in hand with Penny down the path. There were all ready a few leaves falling from the trees, and they crunched lightly under their feet. He was in the middle of a ridiculous day dream about himself and Penny snogging, when he snapped back to reality. He should be snogging her again. Right now. That's what they came down there for. But before he could act on it, Penny attacked him first.
A stifled moan of surprise escaped him as she kissed him forcefully. Her touch on his waist and neck gave him shivers down his spine. How could one girl have such a strong affect on him. He didn't know and he didn't care. All that mattered was that it was happening to him.
He let his own arms snake around her waist, pushing up her top slightly to feel her skin. He sighed into her lips. James could spend the rest of forever just in that moment. But there was something more now. He felt it deep within him, like a longing. A burning desire. His hands squeezed her waist as he pulled her against him even tighter.
A rough breeze momentarily brought him out of his snog fest. James parted his lips from hers and glanced around anxiously. What if someone was around? Thinking on his feet, he grasped Penny's forearm and whipped her into the trees and off of the path. Now they were almost completely concealed from any passers-by. James looked at her with a smirk on his face. The kind of smirk he had when he was playing a devilish prank on his siblings. Except he wasn't playing a prank on Penny, he was in a whole other world with her. "Thought it would be best to be a little bit more private..."
James didn't know where he got his sudden boldness from. Maybe there was something else driving him now. Perhaps it was his teenage lust. Hell, he didn't have a clue. James just wanted to be alone with Penny. Very alone. There were butterflies in his stomach again. Not from nervousness this time though, but from his excitement. Being with Penny like this in an almost secret place felt exhilarating.
Noting the bumping around and inconvenience his glasses caused, he decided to take them off. He folded them up and put them in his jeans pocket. He could definitely still see Penny clearly, he just couldn't see far away without the glasses. But James figured he didn't need to be focusing on anything else right then anyway. He also recalled that Penny liked him without his glasses.
James looked at her intensely before tilting his head in towards hers again. His kiss was fierce as he caused her to back up a few steps against a tree. His body pressed against hers; his tongue urged entry into her mouth. James' mind was foggy. All he felt was his need to devour her mouth with his.
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Post by Penny Matthews on Sept 28, 2009 14:04:11 GMT -5
Penny could feel herself subconsciously reciprocating James' actions when he pulled her closer and tighter against him as they kissed. She felt the hairs down her back stand on end when his hands touched the skin just beneith her vest top...
Getting up onto her tiptoes gave her a little extra height that allowed her to get more into the kiss, but also stopped her neck from aching, which was actually a surprisingly common problem whilst kissing James. Being a bit of a short arse, Penny was forever turning her head slightly upwards, which was okay for a bit, but after a few minutes of intense snogging, it sort of felt like her head my fall off...
So tiptoes it was, and her grip on his waist tightened too keep herself steady... Then suddenly James broke the kiss... reaally? right now?! Surely there was a better time for conversation of whatever mundane thing that was about to come from his mouth...
But instead of talking about how it was strangely windy for this time of year, his arm slid from around her waist and took ahold of her arm that was on his waist before he quicklypulled her off into the woods! "Thought it would be best to be a little bit more private..."
Okay so that last thought may have been a little harsh... She smirked at him, at he decided to remove his glasses and stowing them safely? away in his pocket. Penny waited patiently as he did so, "Well Potter I didn't think you had it in you.." the mischeivous smirk still shining across her lips as he eyed her for a moment. And she took in his eyes, she could feel her heart flutter at the intensity of the moment, and then without warning she seemed a little overcome, and her eyelids fluttered for a moment also as she took in a breath...
Then he kissed her. He kissed her like they would never get the chance to ever again. James moved forward with just force as their lips connected, that Penny was forced backwards afew steps before her back came into contact with a tree. And she suddenly found herself pinned by her boyfriend against a tree, secluded in the woods ravanously kissing each other... Wow...
Slightly taken aback back James' sudden burst of courage and passion, Penny's arms seemed to just flounder for a moment, not really doing anything, before she seemed to regain control over her limbs and she firstly wrapped them around his neck, trying to push her body against his harder, it was like they couldn't get close enough, they just kept pushing to get closer...
Then her arms slid down from around his neck and one searched from his hand, before manouvring it, sliding it down over her side, making sure he could feel every one of her curves, before she slipped it up benieth her shirt, so he was touching the skin of her stomach...
The other hand had managed to find its way down to James' belt and was pulling it it gently, before the other hand arrived and then preceeded to start unbuckling it... All the while they continued to kiss furiously, This is HIGHLY inappropriate behaviour... she thought for a moment and then immediately forgot...
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Post by James Potter on Sept 29, 2009 11:44:29 GMT -5
"Well Potter I didn't think you had it in you.." she said to him before they kissed. James just gave a shy chuckle. Honestly, he didn't know what came over him.
He had her pressed against the tree, kissing her lustfully, with all sorts of thoughts running through his mind. He felt her pulling herself even closer to him. It was as if he was about to explode, that's how much she affected him.
Of course to drive him even more insane, she guided his hand even more under her shirt. Her skin was so warm to the touch. His fingers traced softly over her stomach, suddenly afraid he might brake her. It was impossible that something or someone could be a soft as she felt. James' hand continued its exploration as it moved to her side, rubbing along the smallest part of her waist. He was amazed at how hard it was to even tell that she had all these curves underneath her school robes. Something fluttered inside his stomach as he wished he could see more.
Now she was trying to kill him. It was a fact. Penny had her fingers in his belt loop, tugging his waist closer. He sighed heavily as he felt his heart rate nearly double. And then she started to unbuckle his belt. That's it. He was going to explode. And if they continued any farther, he definitely was going to... in more ways than one. Not that he minded. Well he did mind... sort of. Penny so far was his first everything: girlfriend, real kiss, and now the first one undoing his pants! He never would have thought any of this would have happened to him in such a fast progression. Sure... he fantasized about it. But what teenage boy doesn't?
James needed a break for a second. His stopped kissing her and let his forehead rest on hers. His breathing was heavy and his hands trembled slightly as he gripped her waist. It was so much and so fast. He like it though... it was just hard to adjust to.
"Penny, I..." was all he managed to get out of his mouth. James really didn't even know what to say.
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