A/N: The following chapter involves intimate relations. If this will somehow offend you, do not read the portion that is not in bold. Thank you.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Walton's. Too bad

Curt and Mary Ellen finally broke from their kiss when they needed to come up for air. She smiled as her fiancé took on an exasperated look. "It's about time woman! I was about to give up on you"

Mary Ellen smiled. "No, you wouldn't because you love me Doctor"

Curt brushed a stray lock of hair that had come out from her pony tail from her face. "You're right. Somehow, you snuck in and stole my heart. I love you Mary Ellen Walton. I can't offer you much, but I can promise to be honest with you, to treat you with respect, be faithful, and if you look beside you, I'll always be there"

His simplicity and honesty melted her heart. "I promise the same to you Curt"

They came together in another kiss that suddenly turned heated. When they finally broke apart, Mary Ellen came to a realization. She gave Curt a piece of herself by showing him the cabin. Now she felt ready to give him another piece of her, one she had never given another. The sound of the rain outside competed with her heart beating wildly as she looked at the man she would spend the rest of her life with.

Before Curt could move, Mary Ellen pounced on him and gave him a kiss that made his toes curl. Unconsciously his hand roamed down to her rear end. Grasping it firmly, he let himself revel in the feeling of the soft swell in his hand. As he registered what was going on, he stopped and pulled back. "Mary Ellen, I'm sorry" Curt started

Mary Ellen registered the rude awakening of his hand leaving her body. "Curt, why are you sorry? Why did you stop?"

Curt looked at his fiancée like she was crazy. "Because you kiss me and I am pawing at you. I respect you Mary Ellen. You told me that you've never been with anyone and I promised to never pressure you"

"Curt"

Curt's usual confidence eroded as he started feeling very nervous and unsure. "Don't get me wrong. I find you very attractive, Mary Ellen. For quite a while now, I've wanted to do nothing but take you in my arms and make love to you, but that's a big step for someone who is, well, you know—"

"A virgin Curt?" Mary Ellen replied exasperated

"Yes, a virgin. When a man loves a woman, he respects her. Making love is an intimacy that should be shared by people who truly love one another" He saw her opening her mouth for a retort. "Yeah, I know I've been around, no point in denying it"

"Curt"

"But I've never been in love before until now, Mary Ellen"

"Curt"

"I'm determined that we are going to wait until you are ready to be with me, Mary Ellen. To know that I will be the first is a big deal for me"

Mary Ellen began to get frustrated. "Curt"

"If that means after we are married, then so be it. I—"

"CURT!"

Curt stopped what he was saying. "What Mary Ellen?"

She didn't say anything as she slid closer and sat on his lap. He could only sit in silence as Mary Ellen started to slowly unbutton his shirt. When all the visible buttons were undone she slid her hand under his shirt and caressed the course hair on his chest. "Curt…..I want you to make love to me, right here, right now."

Curt's senses were reeling as he couldn't put together a coherent thought. "Wh-what?"

Mary Ellen put her hands in her hair and pulled it down from the pony tail it was in, leaving her hair loose. She tossed the rubber band onto the table nearby and turned to face her fiancé. "I said, Curtis Willard, that I want you to make love to me"

Curt was torn. He was willing to wait until they were married, even though his body told him other things. However, now they were engaged and she was the initiator. As turned on as he was, he needed her to be sure.

"Mary Ellen. I want to be with you more than anything, but…..ahhhhh" He found himself losing track of thought as she unbuttoned the top of her dress. He could only stare in fascination as she removed the top of her dress showing her ample cleavage peeking through her bra with his necklace resting deliciously between her breasts. His hormones began to take control as she caressed his chest again while gently nibbling on his ear. Finding his senses after a minute, he gently pushed her back.

"Mary Ellen, don't get me wrong. This is something I have thought about, a lot, sometimes at very inappropriate moments. But, if we do this before you're ready, we can't take it back. I'm going to ask you again. Are you sure?"

Mary Ellen could see he was nervous and wanted to put him at ease. "Curt, I love you and I trust you. Momma said a girl should wait until the time was right. I know that traditionally a girl should wait until her wedding night, but for me, that time is now. How we feel about each other won't change just because we didn't wait until we got married. Besides" She said as she ran her fingers gently through his hair. "When did I ever do what I was supposed to?"

Convinced, Curt took her in his arms and gave her a loving kiss. "I love you Mary Ellen Walton. I never say anything I don't mean, so if you change your mind during this, tell me, okay?"

Mary Ellen understood what he was saying. "I promise, Curt" She put her arms around him. "Now, where were we?"

"Right about here" Curt muttered as he nibbled around the juncture of her throat.

Mary Ellen felt her body go to jelly as her fiancé's kisses moved down past her collarbone and shoulder. She just about lost it when he took her breast into his mouth through her bra.

"Oh my….don't stop" Mary Ellen muttered out as she unconsciously held Curt closer to her. She could feel her insides pulsating from all the new sensations she was feeling.

Feeling a need to be closer to her, Curt gently laid her down on the couch. While moving on top of her, she yanked off his shirt followed by his undershirt with his assistance. It seemed they couldn't get close enough together as he explored her body with his lips. When he got to the top of her skirt, he gestured for her to lift up. When she did, he unbuttoned it and gently slid it down her body until it was off her, leaving her in her bra and tap pants.

Curt moved back above her and continued his exploration of her, going from her smooth abdomen down her body. When he nipped on the inside of her thigh, she shuddered. Saving that in his memory, he continued, loving the feel of her soft skin against his lips. When he got to her feet, he gingerly slipped off her socks.

Mary Ellen's body was on fire as Curt slowly made his way back up. When he got to her breasts, he suckled her through the cotton encasing her one more time before he moved his hands underneath her. Taking the hint, she lifted for him so he could remove her bra. When he removed it, he looked for a moment in awe. Keeping eye contact with Mary Ellen, he took her exposed breast into his mouth. Seeing her face full of ecstasy only drove him closer to the edge as he moved to the other one.

Mary Ellen was overloaded with new sensations as Curt continued to love her body up to her collarbone and neck. She heard what it was like to be intimate, but what she had been told hadn't come close to what she was feeling right now. Her shaking hands went down towards his zipper and worked to remove Curt's pants.

Sensing his fiancée's issue, he helped her and quickly removed the belt and the pants before throwing them somewhere out of the way. He returned to his former position as he continued where he left off. He wanted to rip her pants off and thrust into her, but he wanted to show Mary Ellen that lovemaking was an expression of his love. He fought to keep himself in control as much as possible to prolong their pleasure.

Mary Ellen felt Curt's struggle along with his hardness pressed into her. She could feel herself losing control and knew it was time. "Curt, please" she begged.

Curt about lost it when he heard her beg. He lifted up long enough to slowly pull her tap pants off, exposing her to him for the first time. He was speechless as he could only stare at her wearing only his cameo locket

Mary Ellen squirmed at him looking at her. 'Was her body ugly or not good enough?' She needed to know. "Curt? Why are you staring at me?"

Realizing that he was making her nervous, he moved to put her at ease. "Mary Ellen Walton, I'm staring because I am looking at the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I don't want you to regret being with me."

Mary Ellen lifted up until she was face to face with him. "Curt, I love you. I am going to marry you and build a life with you. I won't regret this. Please make love to me"

Her heartfelt words drove Curt into action. He grabbed the quilt from behind the couch and put it over them to cover her. Under the covers he removed his shorts and tossed them aside. Slowly he put himself into position. "Mary Ellen, this part is going to hurt. Let me know if you need me to stop"

"Curt, please. I need you"

At her words, he slowly entered her and moved while making love to her lips and neck. After a short time, he felt her stiffen and cry out. "I'm sorry, Mary Ellen"

"Don't be, Curt" Mary Ellen was able to mutter out. While it hurt quickly, the pain was overtaken by a wave of intensity she had never known as her fiancé continued to pleasure her.

Curt could feel the familiar tingle at his spine and knew he was close. He gently lifted her right thigh and moved it over his posterior. He knew he did the right thing when he heard Mary Ellen moan loudly in return.

Mary Ellen couldn't get over the feelings washing over her and never wanted it to end. Suddenly she felt her sensitivity increase tenfold. Before she knew it, a massive wave surged through her, taking all her strength with it.

Curt felt her climax and knew he could let go. After a couple more times, he burst in hot waves before he felt himself collapse onto his new lover, spent. Realizing he may be crushing Mary Ellen, he moved quickly to the side along with taking her into his arms.

For several minutes, silence rivaled the rain beating on the single window and roof. Eventually, Curt noticed Mary Ellen was unusually quiet. "Mary Ellen, are you okay?"

"Yes, Curt"

When she continued her silence, Curt got worried. "Honey, what's wrong?"

Mary Ellen sat there unable to think of what to say. 'How could she put her feelings into words? How could she describe how she felt overwhelmed but also more loved then than any other moment in her life?'

She also voiced the other concern she had. 'Was she able to satisfy him? He was with women in the past that had more experience than her. Was he disappointed in any way?'

Curt couldn't take the quiet anymore and became afraid. "Mary Ellen, are you upset about what happened? Did I push you too soon somehow?"

After a moment, Mary Ellen realized that he thought she was upset with him. She moved her head up until she was facing her lover. "I don't regret what happened here, Curt. I'll never forget it either. I just, well…."

"Spit it out, Mary Ellen"

Steadying herself with a breath, she pressed on, knowing she had to know. "Curt, was it okay for you?"

It took him a second to register what she was asking. "Mary Ellen Walton, what kind of stupid question is that?"

"It's not a stupid question, Curtis Willard. I need to know that you were satisfied with me. I mean, I've never done that before. You've been with others—"

"Mary Ellen, shut up!" When she was silent, he continued. "Yes, I've been with others and you have not. So what? To say that I enjoyed the events of the last hour is an understatement. I'm more worried that I did right by you. Did I?"

Mary Ellen laughed glad she wasn't the only one nervous. "I don't know how to describe how I felt. It was like nothing I had before. I was so scared that I was going to disappoint you."

Curt held her closer. "Don't be. I know I can be blunt with what I need to say, but know this Mary Ellen. I don't think I can love you more than I do at this moment. You trusted me enough to give something you never gave another man. I want to take care and keep that trust. Always"

Mary Ellen talked as he kissed her head gently. "You did, Curt and you will, always"

The couple laid together listening to the sounds of their breathing and the rain outside, their lovemaking etched in their memories forever.