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into her.
    She cried out into his mouth, her legs hooking around his waist and clinging to him tightly as he began a smooth, slow slide and retreat motion.
    “I love you, darlin’,” he breathed into her ear.  She made a soft sound of happiness and he closed his eyes and lost himself in the warmth of her body.
    * * *
     
    “What are you doing with Mel on Tuesday?”  Court asked curiously.
    They were lying in his bed and Julie traced the hair on his chest as he stroked her long hair.
    “She invited me to go for dinner and a movie with her friends.”
    He could hear the trepidation in her voice and he squeezed her lightly.  “Don’t be nervous, Julie.  Mel’s friends are very nice and you’ll have a great time.”
    “Right.”  She smiled up at him.  “As long as they don’t mind social awkwardness.”
    “You’re not awkward,” he insisted.  “You think you are, but I swear you’re not.”
    “You have to say that.”  She poked him playfully and he squeezed her bare ass.
    “I don’t have to say anything.  I thought you had an appointment with your accountant on Tuesday.”
    “I do.  I’ll meet them after.”
    “Did you make an appointment with your investment guy?”
    She shook her head and Court sighed softly.  “Jules, if you’re going to apply for architectural school, you really need to talk to him about taking money out of your investments.”
    “I know,” she said.
    “Have you spoken to the admissions guy at the college?”
    She shook her head and he frowned at her.  “Why not?”
    “I’ve been busy and it’s a different time zone so it’s hard to get a hold of them.”
    “It’s not that big of a difference, Jules, and if you’re going to find out what you need to do to qualify for the program, you have to talk to them before – “
    “I’m really tired,” she interrupted.  “Can we talk about this later, Court?  Please.”
    He paused and then nodded.  “Yeah, sure.”
    “Thanks.”
    She turned away, curling up on her side, and a troubled look crossed his face before he pressed himself against her and cupped one breast.  “Goodnight, Jules, I love you.”
    “I love you too, Court.  Goodnight.”

Chapter 5
     
    “So, Julie, what do you do for a living?”  Bev sipped at her coffee as Julie cleared her throat.
    “Oh, I, um – “
    “Julie is thinking of going back to school.”  Mel broke in smoothly.
    “How exciting!  What are you taking?”  Tina asked.
    “I’m thinking of going into an architecture program.”  Julie sipped at her tea.
    “I didn’t know we had one here,” Bev said.
    “There isn’t.  I’d have to move,” Julie replied.
    “Kind of tough decision to make when you’re in a new relationship, huh?”  Tina said sympathetically.  “I imagine Court is encouraging you not to go.”
    “Oh, um, actually he thinks I should do it.”
    “Really?  That seems kind of odd for someone in a new relationship.” 
    Julie gave her a faint smile and Tina glanced at Bev before taking a drink of coffee. “So, Bev, how’s that project at work going?”
    Julie breathed a sigh of relief and stared into her cup of tea.  Up until this awkward moment, the evening had been going really well.  Dinner had gone smoothly and there hadn’t been much opportunity to chat during the movie.  When the others had decided on coffee afterward, she hadn’t felt obligated to join them, instead she had been excited about it.  Now though, she could feel her usual awkwardness creeping in and she stared miserably into her mug as Mel patted her leg under the table.
    She gave Court’s sister a quick glance and Mel smiled encouragingly at her before leaning in closer and saying quietly, “You’re doing just fine, Julie.  Don’t worry.  Bev and Tina both like you, I can tell.”
    “Thanks,” she breathed.
    “Hey,” Tina leaned forward, “how’s Tom?”
    “We broke up two months ago,” Mel said.
    Tina blinked.  “Why didn’t I know