“Let’s take it step by step, and then we don’t have to think about it. Does it help if I tell you I’m just as nervous?” There wasn’t an ounce of a lie on his face, even if he was only saying it for my benefit, “You are?” When his thumbs halted on my cheek, I could almost feel his hands shaking, “Yes, I want this to be perfect for you, and I’ve never had a night like this either. I showered three times because I couldn’t stop sweating.” He stuck his tongue out to the side, pulling a silly face with the one goal of making me laugh. His head dipped, catching my giggle, and he kissed me long and
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