Tempting (Inked Hearts 1)

I know exactly how to press this. "Yeah, but she's a Mary Sue."

Kaylee jumps off the couch. "Excuse me? Katniss is all flaws. Mary Sue is a bullshit sex term anyway. You never hear anyone complain about guys being good at everything. You never hear people saying Harry Potter is such a Gary Stu. If you actually read the book, you'd know that her moodiness and her struggle to connect with other people is a big hindrance."

Warmth fills my chest. I fucking love seeing her like this.

And it feels normal.

"That guy she's into. He's boring." Truth be told, I enjoy The Hunger Games quite a bit. Even the love triangle. But it's too much fun seeing Kay's eyes light up.

"Oh, big surprise. Another guy complaining about Peeta. Where is it guys got the idea brooding and angry is better than supportive and funny?"

I raise a brow. "You could let a guy dream."

She laughs so hard her tits shake. "Is that why you're on Team Gale?"

"Brooding and handsome has to count for something."

He cheeks flush. "Yeah. But a sense of humor is important too. And being able take care of someone. Do you really think you would be able to take care of Katniss?"

"I'm not sure anyone could take care of Katniss."

Kaylee's lips press together. Her voice gets soft. Uncertain. "Yeah. I guess... I guess she's kinda broken at the end. But I like to believe she's okay. That time and love are enough."

"Me too."

She turns toward me. There's something in her eyes, but I don't know what it is. "Why do you love action movies?"

"I can't go after that. Your answer is poetic. Mine is boring."

"Then make it poetic."

"I'm not the writer. If you want something pretty, well, check out your temporary tattoo in the mirror."

She shakes her head. "I want your boring answer."

"The boldness of them grabs my attention."

"Hmm."

"Don't hmm me."

"You do it all the time."

"Still."

She laughs. "You're a hypocrite. But I guess I'll forgive you." She sinks into the leather. Her voice gets earnest. "I do forgive you."

"Thanks." My shoulders relax. Then my back. My jaw. A wave of easiness floats through my body. I need her forgiveness. I need her friendship. Hell, I need a lot more than that, but it's all I'm gonna get.

Her voice perks. Back to teasing. "You're going to make it up to me."

"Am I?" Loose the shorts and the panties and spread your legs. I want to look at that soft pink cunt before you come on my face.

"You're going let me pick which dumb action movie we watch. Actually, it won't be dumb."

"The Hunger Games doesn't count as an action movie."

"Yes, it does. It has fight scenes. It has people killing each other. It even has explosions."