When they kissed she immediately felt his tongue, tensed and strong, pushing past her teeth, like some bully … - Ian Mcewan

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Like dogs who sniff each other when meeting, chess players have a ritual at first acquaintance: they sit down to play speed chess.

Ian Mcewan

When they kissed she immediately felt his tongue, tensed and strong, pushing past her teeth, like some bully shouldering his way into a room. Entering her.

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