Sweet Harmony (Harmony Falls #1) - Elizabeth Kelly Page 0,11
or gross or anything like that. In fact, I wasn’t really thinking at all.”
“That’s definitely the sign of a good kisser,” Grace said with a laugh.
“Anyway, because I wasn’t great at it, Connor said we should practice. He came by this morning before work and we, uh, practiced kissing for half an hour. It went better, only…”
“Only what?” Grace asked.
“I feel kind of guilty over how much I liked it. I mean,” Kira took another swallow of beer hoping it might help cool her flaming cheeks, “it turned me on, you guys.”
“That’s the point of kissing,” Grace said.
“Yeah, but, I’m in love with Daniel. Kissing Connor shouldn’t turn me on. It should feel like a chore, right?”
Addison gave her a reassuring smile. “No, I don’t think so. Heck, I’m engaged to Harrison, but I still have the occasional fantasy about kissing another man.”
“Anyone we know?” Grace gave her a lecherous grin.
“No, of course not. It isn’t anyone in particular, Gracie, just like, you know, a random guy.” Addison’s face was bright red, and her gaze flickered to the left when Grace studied her more closely.
“Kira? I think our Addie-girl has a dirty little kissing fantasy about someone we know. Do you agree?” Grace said.
Kira grinned. “I am in total agreement.”
“I don’t,” Addison snapped. Her fingers played restlessly with the engagement ring on her hand. “I love Harrison and I can’t wait to be married to him. Anyway, this isn’t about me, this is about Kira. What I’m trying to say is that you shouldn’t feel guilty about being turned on by kissing Connor. I know you love my brother, but you’re not in a relationship with him yet. There isn’t anything wrong with kissing another guy and liking it.”
“She’s right.” Grace pointed her beer at Kira. “In fact, you might even want to think about actually banging Connor. Nothing makes a guy jealous faster than thinking you’ve got some other guy between your legs.”
“Crude, but accurate,” Addison said.
“I am not having sex with my dentist!” Kira gave Grace an indignant look. “This is a fake relationship and just because I like kissing him a little bit, doesn’t mean that I’m going to…to just… spread my legs and let him have a go at me.”
Grace shrugged. “Sounded to me like you enjoyed kissing him more than a little bit.”
“I love Daniel,” Kira said. “I want him to be my first.”
“Ugh,” Addison said. “Sorry, honey, I’m trying to be supportive, but thinking about my brother having sex is making me feel sick.”
“Kira,” Grace said, “I know we’ve talked about this before, but are you sure that giving your virginity to Daniel is what you want to do.”
“Yes. It’s special, Grace.”
“No, it isn’t,” Grace said. “A woman’s virginity isn’t some prize to be won or given away. It’s just a thin piece of flesh, Kira.”
“It’s special to me,” Kira said. “I want my first time to be sweet and loving and-and tender.”
“Then you’re barking up the wrong tree with ole Danny boy,” Grace said.
Kira scowled at her, but Addison nodded in agreement. “It’s true, Kira. I love my brother, but he isn’t known for his tenderness or sweetness.”
“He is with me,” Kira said.
“When he wants something from you,” Grace replied and then winced. “Sorry, Kira, I promised to be supportive and that was a dick thing to say.”
“I think,” Addison was still toying with the engagement ring on her finger, “that you really need to consider whether saving yourself and then sleeping with just one man for the rest of your life is what you really want. You don’t want to look back in a few years and regret not experimenting or at least trying out a few different items on the menu, do you?”
“Addie?” Grace’s voice had turned serious. “Honey, do you want to talk about anything that’s going on with you and Harrison?”
“What?” Addison gave her a startled look before shaking her head. “No, of course not. I’m not talking about me, Grace. I have no regrets when it comes to Harrison.”
“Okay,” Grace said gently. “Just checking.”
“Just be sure this is what you really want. Okay, Kira?” Addison said.
“I’m sure,” Kira replied. She took a sip of beer. “Anyway, Connor is coming by tomorrow night so we can learn about each other.”
“As well as more kissing lessons?” Grace asked.
Kira blushed. “Uh, yeah, probably.”
Grace sat back in her chair and stretched her long legs out. “Connor was super distracted when he came into work this morning. I guess I know why now.”