She looked up into his eyes. "I’ve wanted you since our first year of college together. You have no idea what it means to me to hear you say that."
"I think I do ... because I feel the same way." He stroked her cheek with the back of one finger. "No one’s ever made me feel the way you do."
"Even Kathy?"
"Not even Kathy." His steady gaze never wavered. "Do you believe me?"
"I do. I’m just not sure I understand. She’s so much more than me in some ways. She’s stronger."
Greg frowned. "What do you mean?"
"More confident. More secure with herself."
"She wasn’t. Not really. She acted bold, but beneath the surface, she was very jealous and insecure. I think she believed that I was cheating on her. She always seemed suspicious. You’re just the opposite. You seem shy and reserved to most people, but beneath the surface, you’re very comfortable with yourself. Very strong and in control." He leaned down and whispered into her ear, "Don’t think I’ve forgotten what you did to me in the shower that first night we made love. Remember?"
"Of course I remember. I’m getting wet just thinking about it."
"Are you?" He undid the buttons of her jeans, slipped a hand into her panties and sampled her wetness with a fingertip.
"Mm ... oh, Greg."
He kissed her neck. "What say we celebrate the completion of our sculpture?"
She grinned and pushed him to the floor.
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