LOGAN

I could feel myself caving and I knew I couldn't cave. Gently laying my lips down on hers once more, I closed my eyes and let out a reluctant sigh. "Maisy, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon and you, you're not going anywhere for another three months." I brought my lips up and kissed her forehead. "We have time to see where this goes."

I knew it'd end in heartbreak. There was no doubt in my mind that I'd be shattered when I had to let her go in three months, but she'd be worth it. Somewhere inside me I knew that.

She closed her eyes and nodded her head and I felt like a little more of the real Maisy was letting me in. Wrapping my arms around her, I crushed her to my chest, holding her against me and not wanting to let her go. But I had to. It was time.

We slowly got up from the grass, brushing loose blades off the backs of our bodies. I took a moment to watch her, twisting her long body against the moonlight, and swiping her hand down her backside. She really was extraordinary.

Without giving myself time to over think things, I stepped forward, sliding my hand behind her neck and resting it against the base of her skull as I pulled her into me. She hesitated but her eyes instantly softened when they met mine. I brought my lips down on hers again, kissing her like I wanted to, one last time before this night came to an end. I knew we wouldn't be able to recapture this moment and I wanted to extend it for as long as I could.

Her palms slid across my back, holding onto me as much as I was holding on to her. It was like she didn't want to let go either. I couldn't believe how fast things seemed to change and I didn't want to spend too much time questioning it. Taking her hand in mine, we found her sandals, and walked out of the park together towards her house in no hurry at all.

"Are we still meeting at the library tomorrow?"

"That's right, we have our project." She smiled as if she had forgotten and then bit down on the corner of her lip and nodded.

"You sure? That's only like seven hours from now."

She nodded her head again as her brown hair flowed around her shoulders. "I'll be there." She stopped walking, tugged my arm back, and stood on her toes, twisting her body into me. "The question is, will you?"

I automatically nodded. I didn't even need to think about it. There was no way I wasn't meeting up with Maisy tomorrow. A smile spread across her face and I couldn't help it, I kissed her again, tightening her against me and lifting her off the ground. This was by far turning out to be the best night of my life.

Maisy squealed with laughter, kicking her legs until I settled her back down on the pavement. Her whole face was lit up and she swatted at me before lacing her arm through mine and nestling herself at my side. We started walking again. The streets were quiet and dark. I remember hoping that one of her parents wouldn't be waiting up for her. That wasn't exactly the kind of first impression I wanted to make on Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs. But as we approached Maisy's house, all the lights were off. I let out a silent sigh of relief.

We both stopped in front of the gate, neither of us wanting to press our luck by saying goodbye at the front door. She turned her body into mine, slipping her arm around my neck and standing up on her tiptoes. She whispered in my ear, "This was one of the best nights I've had in a long time."

I felt like I was in dream. This is how all my G-rated fantasies about Maisy Jacobs always ended, but hearing the words actually fall from her lips... It was almost too good to be true and for a second there the fear of losing it all became just as much a reality and I could feel my pulse begin to pick up. I had to remind myself to relax and just enjoy it because I knew at some point it was going to end.

I crushed my mouth into hers, kissing her a little too roughly, but wanting to make it worth it. She didn't seem to mind though. She was right there with me, tangling her fingers up in my hair and pressing herself into me. Something inside me demanded that I latch onto this moment and I listened.

Things escalated quickly and before I knew what was happening, my hands were sliding down Maisy's body and we were devouring each other right there on the sidewalk in front of her house. We'd crossed over the line and a part of me didn't understand why exactly Maisy was willingly to step over it with me. I felt like maybe her life had just fallen apart and she was grasping onto me so she break with it. Or maybe I had it wrong. I didn't want to question it though; I just wanted to enjoy it.

I pulled myself back, taking in her playful eyes and dreamy expression. It amazed me that I was the one who put that look there. She seemed happier than she had in a long time and I just enjoyed knowing that I had something to do with it. Screw the reason why.

"Tomorrow?" she panted in my ear, just catching her breath. I nodded, taking a little more time to get myself under control. "See you then Logan."

She kissed me one last time on the cheek before spinning towards her house and trotting towards the front door. I stood there and watched her as she tipped over a potted fern a grabbed a spare key. As she put the key in the door she turned back and looked at me over her shoulder. She smiled, waving her fingers before slipping inside the house.

When the door closed behind her I let out a breath and pumped my fist into the air. I did it. I survived the night with Maisy Jacobs and now all I wanted was more.