Ruth stands up, picks up her glass of wine, and sits on the sofa.
Harry heaves himself up off the floor, his knees loudly protest, and he sits next to Ruth. "Does that mean you know me inside and out?"
"Not completely. You are an enigma, Harry, and if I knew you inside and out you would certainly know it." Ruth says seductively. She cuddles into Harry's arms and lays her head on his chest. She plays with the bottom of Harry's tie.
"Yes, I suppose I would know if that was the case. I would like that to happen one day." Harry says quietly and sets his empty wine glass down.
"One day? You don't want that today? You can't fool me, Harry; you've wanted this for years. You don't have to pretend with me." Ruth presses a kiss into Harry's neck. She gets a whiff of his aftershave.
"I didn't want to push you into anything. I've done enough of that already and it hasn't done me any good so I decided not to do that again." Harry tells Ruth.
"You are so sweet, Harry! Trust me when I say that I want this moment so much. I've wanted this for a long time, just like you. I'm pushing myself because I want this so badly." Ruth runs her hand down the side of Harry's face.
"If we do this we can't ever go back. This is it. I'm not willing to go back to being just friends." Harry pushes Ruth's hair back from her face and looks in her eyes.
"I don't want to ever go back to the way we were. I won't change my mind about this. Harry, we're meant to be together and the timing is finally right. I can't imagine this moment any better. Please, don't question me now, Harry. I've finally gotten to the point where I'm comfortable with all of this." Ruth sighs and sends up a prayer that Harry won't stop the moment.
Harry chuckles deep in his chest. He leans over and kisses Ruth gently. "I would never give up this moment when it's being so generously offered. I promised myself that if we ever got together, that I would never say no to you ever again. Please Ruth, be sure about this. We don't have to rush this at all."
"I'm so sure, Harry. This has been so nice tonight and I don't want this to end. Please Harry, don't deny me this moment." Ruth sets her hand on Harry's thigh and she can feel the warmth of his body seep into her hand. She leans into Harry and kisses him softly. She feels safe and secure as his arms slip around her waist. He deepens the kisses slowly and Ruth leans further into the kiss.
Harry lies back on the sofa and draws Ruth with him. Ruth presses the length of her body along Harry's and she can feel him respond and his hands clutch the fabric on her back. "You're so beautiful." Harry whispers as he pulls away from the kiss.