I smile softly at your question and take another step closer, until our bodies are pressed flush against each other. "Yes," I whisper, my lips barely brushing against his ear as I do so. "I want to date you." My hands slide lower, resting lightly on his hips as I pull him even closer. "And I want us to be very exclusive about it."

My heart races with excitement at the thought of finally having Elias Black all to myself; of being able to explore our relationship without any outside interference or distractions.

I smile down at him, my expression almost predatory. "We'll start by spending more time together," I breathe, "away from the prying eyes of everyone else." My fingers dig into his hips, holding him tightly against me as I lean in even closer. "And we'll see where it goes from there."

My gaze flickers down to his lips, feeling the desire rising within me as my heart races with anticipation.