Richard agreed. Then he paused, quiet for a second as he seemed to mull over his next words. “Was it… I mean…” He trailed off, looking more insecure than I’d ever seen him look before. His face said, ‘Did I do okay?’ It said, ‘I’ve never done this before.’ It said, ‘Please, tell me I didn’t hurt you.’ “It was the most fucking awesome experience I’ve ever had,” I told him, somehow magically finding the words to reassure him. He melted, sagging in relief, his head dropping down so he could bury his face in my neck while his arms squeezed me close. “Ten out of ten, would recommend. Would do
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