They began talking, and before long Marjorie relaxed and told herself maybe she deserved it. Having the attention of the man beside her was pleasant a...d even thrilling. Yes, thrilling. It was thrilling just to pretend that something would happen between her and Fred.After a while Fred's arm slipped around Marjorie's shoulders. They were into the second round of drinks before she leaned against him and quivered as he kissed her neck."Please, don't do that." Why not?" Fred laughed."I don't know.. She nodded once, not believing what she was doing. She was giving up her virginity. He looked at her, a smile playing over his features at his victory. “What was that?” he said, his voice devilishly soft now and with an undertone of dark humor. “Yes…“ she breathed. Taylor cocked an eyebrow but otherwise didn’t move. Kayla wanted to scream. Did she have to say it? “…Please…“ she ventured. No response. “Please…” she said again, humiliated. “I need…“ she stopped herself from completing. " I kissed her lightly on the head. "I never wanted to hurt you..."The kiss unleashed a flood. From her almost chaste position, her hip in my lap, her shoulder in my chest, she slid and twisted to press herself full-length against me, her legs intertwining with mine. And her lips met mine."You didn't hurt me, Bill."I was back to just 'Bill' instead of 'Mister Bill'. I said that to her."You can be Mister Bill when we're in public," she said. "But now you're MY Bill..." I'll accept that, my. He waited for her to continue, stroking her jaw line gently with his finger in silent encouragement."I already feel like I've known you for a long time. I was perfectly happy at the cabin by myself, but now that I've met you..." Julia's voice faded, afraid she had already said too much.Taking her chin lightly in his fingers, Ben lifted Julia's face toward his and kissed her gently. He then slid his hands up under her arms and drew her close. He held her tightly as he spoke into her ear. "I.