“Actually, I think maybe we should take things slow tonight. I’m not…um… I’m not experienced, and—” “Hey, V, it’s fine. It’s just me, remember?” I nod. “Besides, I could kiss you all night.” He drops a peck on my lips. “You don’t know how long I’ve waited to do this.” I swallow. “So we’re really doing this?” He’s shown me tonight how real this is, but I need it put into words, just once.