~10~

The kisses become more urgent, frantic.

Hands begin to wander. To explore. To roam. Nimble fingers start to open first buttons.

Small sighs and low groans are to be heard.

A single finger dibs under the waistband.

And everything freezes.

" Please stop", a gasp.

"Of course." A face caressed.

" I'm sorry. I thought, tonight might be different. I tought, maybe tonight..."

" Hey, it's okay."

" I'm so sorry!" Tears brimming in eyes.

Loving reassurance. " You know, I love you. I'm happy with you. I'll take everything you can give to me. I love to fall asleep besides you. I love to wake up next to you.

Love isn't about sex. I wish I could take away all the things you had to endure in your past."

Love.

Trust.