Disclaimer: I don't own Plum characters. A nod of respect goes to Janet Evanovich and her imagination for creating these characters.

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Spoilers: Just to be safe- through EE (Explosive Eighteen)

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Challenge: Lisababe's New Years Kiss Challenge 2011

Secondary Challenge- Alternate First Person POV

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Rating: PG-13 (T)

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Pairing: Babe

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..::When the Clock Strikes::..

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I watched her from the corner of my eye and tried to keep my concentration on something else other than her tongue running along her lower lip as she sucked it into her mouth. Her bottom lip pouted as she parted her lips. The streetlight poured into the cab of the truck and highlighted how wet her lips were. She took another orange slice and licked the tip of it as she sucked half of it into her mouth.

Tonight was not the night to not have control. I went hard at the thought of her mouth and I shifted in the driver's seat slightly.

Steph fixed me with a look. "You look like the big bad wolf when you stare at me."

The thought of eating her crossed my mind and she nervously licked her lips. I leaned across the console and into her personal space. She sucked in a deep breath, "Ranger-"

"Babe." Juice from her orange slice beaded at the corner of her lips, tempting me. I slid my hand into her hair and pulled her closer to me. Her breathing hitched and I felt the corners of my lips twitch. I licked her lips, the sweet taste of oranges, the feel of her so close to me with no distractions- one more taste to savor the moment. I nibbled her lower lip, ran my tongue across it and dipped into her mouth. Her soft moan against my lips pushed my limits of control. Her breasts brushed against my arm as she pushed closer to me.

The pop of explosives rang through the air. Steph jerked from me, her eyes wild and unfocused. Bright colors lit up the sky. I glanced at the clock and pulled Steph across the console into my lap.

Even in the dark, her face flushed red. "What's this?"

I pressed my lips to her forehead, to the tip of her nose, brushed across her lips. Her eyes fluttered closed and I whispered over her lips, "Happy New Years, babe."

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Original Posting Date: January 01, 2011

Posting Date: December 28, 2011

A/N: I'm not going to make it with my 2011/2012 New Years challenge before the clock strikes twelve. I hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful new years celebration! And I'll see you in 2012.