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I turn my heated face toward Bella. Her adoring gaze makes me feel like the Messiah Himself and I briefly wonder if the Second Coming will happen tonight.

"Okay, folks, here we go!"

"Pay attention!" Alice admonishes. "The prizes are awesome!"

I couldn't care less about anything but threading my fingers between Bella's on my leg and returning her starry-eyed expression.

It's just a look, but it feels as if we're fornicating on the doorstep of the Vatican.

Bella finally turns away when Alice nails her with a handful of popcorn, but that doesn't prevent us from staying linked below.


A/N: This was one super unholy chapter. I think I'll end it there for today. XXX ~BOH