I love you, too. Please be safe.”I waited for her to start crying again, or maybe for the sound of her balcony door closing. It didn’t come. I cle...red my throat.“Hey, Bella?”I could hear the sad smile in her voice. “Hey, Danny.”“You okay?”She sighed. “Yeah. I mean, no. But yeah. You know what I mean?”I nodded, then remembered she couldn’t see me. “Um, yeah. Except no.”I really loved the sound of her laugh, even though it was a bit more subdued than the last time I’d heard it.“I just wish I. I decided to press on and concentrate harder.I focused deeper still until there was only my sword and myself. I could feel the air resisting my sword and my body as I moved into a new pattern, one that was just coming to me. I had no idea what it was for, but it was going to be important to me eventually.It was harder to learn, let alone master, than any I had tried before. I worked on the steps until they flowed together. It didn't occur to me that I was using power to increase my agility to a. "I lifted my arm and rolled a little toward her to better see her face. I was very, very aware that my nipples were touching hers. "Don't cry," I said quietly. "I couldn't bear it if you cried. I'd do anything for you!"This only seemed to make matters worse. "I know you would," she cried softly. "You already have. You've done everything for me."I couldn't take it any longer. I leaned forward and kissed her. It wasn't anything I'd ever consider doing under normal circumstances, but then, nothing. Her lips met mine, sending electric shocks throughout my body. I pulled her closer. Her arms found their way around my neck. Her kisses became more frantic. My hands roamed her body. We stumbled to the bed, exploring each other. She pushed me on my bed. I pulled her onto my lap. She straddled me and guided my hands directly to her ass. “I know you’ve been wanting to touch it.” She let out a giggle. She was right, but I wasn’t about to tell her how much I dreamed of this moment. I grabbed two.