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Chapter 8: Just the beginning.

Carli lay in bed. It was 3 a.m. She had come home from her date with Jason over four hours ago, but she couldn't sleep. She touched her lips. He had kissed her again at the end of the night. The first kiss he gave her was a little friendly one. The contact did shock her a little, especially since it felt awkward after she told him the truth about her lack of experience. The last kiss however was the one that branded her. Even now it was as if she could still feel his fervent lips on hers. They were having a wonderful time. She ordered the curry shrimp with rice and peas and he took the peppered steak, mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli and carrots. For beverages Carli ordered Ting, a grapefruit flavored beverage and asked for a glass filled with ice. Jason ordered a chilled bottle of melon flavored Red Stripe beer for himself.  They laughed and talked about their childhood. Carli told Jason she was an only child who was somewhat sheltered. Jason told her more about his family bu