Disclaimer- I do not own A Great and Terrible Beauty.
Kartik puts his dark hands on my waist, resting his chin on my shoulder. I turn my head and kiss him on the cheek. He smiles and kisses me. We fall onto my bed in a huge heap, and a giggle escapes my lips, which Kartik kisses again. His hands stroke my stomach through all the fabric, yet, it still leaves a tingle.
"Kartik, Ann'll be coming back any moment. You really shall be going."
He groans. "Then when shall I see you again?"
"Tomorrow night, the boathouse?"
"A trip to the realms?"
"Of course."
I feel him smile against the back of my neck, and he playfully nips my shoulder, nudging the fabric away, exposing bare flesh.
"Scandalous," I murmur, and he chuckles. His hands roam to my breasts, cupping them. He pushes me under him, and kisses me softly on the lips, his tongue slipping through mt lips. In mid-kiss, the door rattles, and he leaps up and jumps through the window, taking off at full speed. I straighten my clothes as Ann steps into our room.
"Hello, Gemma."
"Hello," I reply, a knowing smile playing on her lips as I remember that my lips were swollen.
"Did you have fun?"
"Absolute fun," I sigh, falling onto my bed.