Cassius's palm settled across the curve of her bare butt, warm, broad, and steady. He let it rest there a moment before beginning to rub in slow strokes, his hand gliding across the firm swell of her flesh.
Julie shivered, every nerve in her body igniting as his touch lingered, almost tender, like he was caressing something precious, something he valued. Her ears burned, her face buried against her arm to hide her expression.
Cassius smirked faintly. "If it makes you feel any better." He murmured, his thumb brushing the line of her hip. "I'll just say you've got one hell of a butt, Julie."
"W-What?!" Julie stiffened, her heart skipping a beat. "Cassius, d-don't say things like that!"
But he continued calmly, his voice low and thoughtful.
