Kate started to wake up when she felt her pillow moving. That was not normal. She tried to open her eyes but closed them quickly when she was assaulted by the rays of the sun entering the room. She groaned and buried her face further into Rick's chest. He responded by tightening his arms around her. Kate sighed contently and went back to sleep.

The next time she woke up, she really was on her pillow, and Rick was looking at her. His head was perched on his hand, a smile on his face.

"Hello beautiful." he said when he saw her eyes flutter open. "How do you feel?"

"Good. But I think I discovered a few new muscles."she answered, smiling up at him.

"I didn't hurt you did I?" Rick asked, concern clear on his face.

" No, you didn't. All the things you did to me were good. Very very good." she said, kissing him lightly.

"So you liked it then?"

"Oh yeah, I liked it. I loved it. I love you." she said, kissing him again. "Did you like it? I mean, you probably had better in your life but ... how was I? I know I am not the most experienced and ..."

She was cut off by Rick kissing her passionately. He rolled her on her back and hovered over her, their faces inches apart.

"I loved it Kate. Sure, it was not the most adventurous sex I ever had but that's not what I wanted. You were perfect. And I'm really honored that you chose me to start your sex life with. And if everything goes as planned, I will also be the last."

"I really like your plan." Kate said, smiling and kissing him.

"You're a natural at that Kate." he laughed as he felt his body respond to her hand roaming on him.

"Should I take that as a compliment or ..."

"A compliment, definitely a compliment." he breathed against her neck, making her shiver.

"Oh God." Kate moaned as Rick's hand went trailing down her body.

They were interrupted a few minutes later by a knock on the door of Kate's bedroom.

"Sorry to interrupt what had to be good given the noises that came out but your mom is on the phone Kate, it's for Rick. Something about an appointment or something." Lanie said through the door. "The phone's on the kitchen counter. It seemed quite urgent so … you should stop what you were doing." She laughed before leaving.

"I should go get that phone." Rick said, not doing anything to move off from Kate.

"You should. My mother does not like to be kept waiting."

"Let's make a deal."

"What deal?" Kate asked.

"Let's never talk about our parents when we're in bed … naked."

"Deal. Now get moving." Kate said, pushing Rick off of her and almost out of he bed.

He got up and started gathering his clothes, Kate taking advantage of the view before rolling herself into the sheets and watching him leave.

About half an hour later, when Kate got out of the bathroom ready for the day, Rick was still on the phone. He had found a piece of paper and a pen somewhere and was writing down everything that came out from the other end of the line. He didn't seem to have eaten though so she headed for the kitchen and prepared coffee and toasts for the both of them. She set everything on the table and started eating, looking at him. He was so handsome. Even more when he had his hair picking in every direction as it did now.

Kate had almost finished eating when he finally hung up.

"What did my mother tell you that had you taken from me for so long?" Kate asked, smiling at him when he reached for the coffee she had made him.

"Oh, just a few things she wanted me to prepare for our appointment this afternoon. I need to get home, I'm sorry. I need to find all those papers she asked me to bring her. I know I have them, the main question is where. I only have two hours before I'm supposed to meet her and I think I'll really need those two hours to find them."

"It's ok Rick. Go get those papers and get your little girl safe." Kate said, accompanying him to the door as she spoke. She kissed him lovingly and sent him home.

She closed the door after him, moved to the couch and just collapsed on it, a huge smile on her face.

"Ok girl, we need to talk." Lanie said, appearing in front of her all of a sudden.

"Lanie! Don't scare me like that! Were you hiding under the couch or something?" Kate asked, trying to sound angry but not being able to get rid of her smile.

"Is … is that a hickey on your neck?" Lanie asked, looking at Kate more closely, making her blush.

"Yes." she simply said.

"So … you and writer boy got your moves on uh? I had to sleep with my headphones on."

"Sorry."

"You're not sorry!"

"No I'm not. Not at all. It was just … wonderful."

"He's good for you Kate. I've never seen you so happy before. Even with Josh. And even before you and Rick … did it."

Kate blushed even more and looked at Lanie. She was her best friend and she seemed happy for her.

"He … he was my first." Kate admitted.

"Your first what?" Lanie asked, confused.

"My first... lover." Kate explained.

"Really? I mean …"

"I know what you mean. I'm a freak. Don't worry, I've heard it enough times, it doesn't really hurt anymore. Although it certainly would if it came from you."

"No, that's not what I meant! Not at all. It just … surprises me, that's all. I mean, you're gorgeous, I'm surprised no one … tried before Rick."

"Oh they tried. It was me, I ...I didn't really feel like it. Until I met Rick."

"Well, I'm glad you waited for him. Because from what I heard last night, it was a good first time." Lanie said, smiling.

"It really was." Kate said, blushing once more.

"Well I'm glad. The first time is something you will never forget. At least you'll have a great memory of it."

"You didn't?"

"Well, let's say it could have been better. And that if I could do it over again, I would change a few things."

"Like what?"

"Like the place. Let me tell you, a gym locker room is not a good place to start your sex life. And probably the guy as well. Gary Wilson was definitely not the most romantic guy I ever met. And I would definitely wait a while longer. I felt so grown up at the time, but I was only 15. Now I wished I had waited. If I had, maybe I would have found a man like Rick and it would have been better." Lanie explained.

"There is only one guy like that and he's mine." Kate said. "And if he keeps his word from last night, he's never going to be available ever again."

"What, more than introducing you to physical love, he proposed to you as well?" Lanie asked, laughed.

"No. But he did say that he was happy to be my first, and that he planned on being my last as well." Kate said, smiling when she thought back on Rick's word. It should have freaked her out, words that powerful so soon should be scary. But they were not. She even felt happy hearing them.

"Wow. Before, I thought you two were cute. But you're super cute."

"Well, you seemed to find Javier cute last night. Don't think I didn't see you making eyes at him. And he seemed to like it too."

"Really? You think so? He's cute don't you think? And so muscular. Did you see his body when he carried our things up here when we moved in? And do you remember how hot he looked in his uniform? God I could just eat him. Do you think he has a girlfriend?"

"Lanie, calm down." Kate laughed. "I think you know him better than I do."

Hey guys, how do you like this chapter?

Just a word to tell you that I will probably not be able to update for the next two weeks. I'm moving half-way across the country tomorrow so ... I won't have time, as you can imagine.

Anyway, enjoy your summer break (for those who are lucky enough to take some time off) !