Author's Choice: Splinter
Nicole pulled her hand away for the third time.
"How can it take a surgeon this many tries to get a splinter?"
"As a rule, my patients don't cringe and pull away during procedures. Makes my job a lot easier." Bryce chuckled. "Let's take a break."
She leaned back against him. He kissed her neck. She closed her eyes. He held her wrist, rubbing the inside with his thumb. The pleasure from his kisses offset the pain in her finger. She sighed and felt a sharp pain that just as quickly subsided.
She looked down and smiled. No more splinter.