I cradled her ass on my locked arms as she just kissed me over and over. Passionate kisses alternated with sweet soft kisses at random. I ate them up.... As the lights went up she snuggled to my neck and asked, ‘Do you have someone waiting for you?’ ‘Not for years,’ I said. ‘Feel like fucking a lesbian?’ ‘No. I would much, much rather make love to you.’ She gave me a bone-crunching hug and said, ‘OK.’ I carried her out of the building still in my arms and did not put her down until we had crossed. I could not believe how different Jason was with out his pills. It was as if he was a completely different person. I felt bad with my bitching at him; it wasn't his fault that he used all his pills yesterday; it was mine because I was so horny.I got up and left him sleeping, by the time I walked into my house, the phone was ringing.It was Cindy. She wanted to apologize for what Jacky had done at Denny's. She told me she felt bad that they had heard me and all they wanted to do was help me.. I rarely did at home, any more.But then a thought had entered my head, and I’d snapped my legs shut, thrown my brother a strange look, and told him I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do this.“Oh,” he repeated, after the silence had grown long enough to become awkward. “Okay. Can I ... can I ask why?”I had been asking myself the same question all day. That morning, during my shower, I’d noticed the remnants of last night’s tryst, and for the first time it hadn’t given me a warm feeling inside.It had. Every time she thought of Mark, her stomach fluttered pleasantly with nerves. Mark showed up at 6:30, his usual easy grin and relaxed demeanor in place. They carried their food into the living room, since Carolyn's dining room was still unfurnished. She apologized as they balanced their plates on the ottoman and sat on the floor. "I like it. It's casual, and it allows me to sit closer to you than I'd be able to at the dining room table." The way he held her gaze as he spoke made Carolyn's skin.