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Bella didn't reply with any more than a breathy sigh, which together with the look of longing in her brown eyes pushed Edward to move his lips close to hers.
He hovered but didn't allow their lips to touch, using the moment to appreciate everything about being so close to her. She smelled sweet… utterly delicious. He could just make out a hint of coffee on her breath as the warmth of her exhalations brushed over his skin.
He'd planned on asking before he kissed her again, not wanting to embarrass himself, but he couldn't interrupt the moment with words.
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