Karen bit down hard on his chest, her agitation bubbling like a pot about to boil over.

The more she bit, the harder he held her. What began as an intimate tangle turned into a full-blown wrestling match.

In the end, Karen had to admit defeat, her energy flagging as she pleaded with him in a softer tone to just hurry up.

If they kept this up, her parents would be back any minute.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally stopped, leaving only the sound of their staggered breathing.

Jeffrey tried to reach for a cigarette before remembering he was at Karen's place.

"Want a cigarette?" Karen asked.

"Nah, I'll quit if you don't like it. No more bad habits." He chuckled.

don't care what you do," Karen said, turning away and reaching for

as Jeffrey was about to speak, he sneezed several times

Jeffrey replied, using the

back, and we can all go out for dinner instead.” Karen hadn't really planned on moving

been stalling the meeting of their parents. It was already causing some tension. If she

had their doubts about Jeffrey's family background and were wary of asking too much. A face-to-face meeting could dispel those concerns, making future dates and meet-ups more

relentless pressure from her parents

spirits. He was so cheerful he'd agree to plan their wedding right then and

a sigh, Karen got up to find

dialed when the ringtone sounded from

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