Say what you will about denial, but it definitely had its uses. There were few moments in my life I'd been as relieved as I was just then, to discover that apparently Sarah was willing to act as if I'd not just had my lips on her.

I ignored the hand and stood on my own in one quick, smooth motion. "Good plan," I said, and nodded her onward as I stuffed my hands in the pockets of my jeans.