"You know, I heard once that kissin' reduces the fire." "Is that your cheap way of telling me you want to kiss me?" He looks into my eyes, his dark gaze capturing mine. " , I always want to kiss you." "I'm afraid it won't be that easy, Alex. I want answers. Answers first, then kissing." "Is that why you came here naked underneath that jacket?" "Who says I'm naked underneath?" I say, leaning close. Alex sets down his plate. If my mouth is still burning, I hardly notice. Now is my time to get the upper hand. "Let's play a game, Alex. I call it Ask a Question, Then Strip. Every time you ask a question, you have to remove an article of clothing. Every time I ask, I have to remove one." "I figure I can ask seven questions, How many you got?" "Take it off, Alex. You asked your first question." He nods in agreement and kicks off his shoe."