Hmm.

"Thank you."

She tasted sincerity on her own lips. It was glorious. Rob gazed back at her. "You're welcome."

She sighed and laid back on the couch. The pillows felt good on her back. Throwing her feet in the air, she kicked off her shoes and giggled.

"You know," she said languidly, "we could spread this gift to other people."

He reached over and stroked her cheek softly. "We should." She closed her eyes and pressed her hand into his. "Tomorrow."

She turned to face him. "What would you like to do now?"

In response, he simply traced his hand along her ribs languidly. They both knew instinctively that they were beyond simple relational borders and definitions. She sighed again and leaned back. He kissed her neck and she wriggled her toes with delight.

"...Ellen?" he asked softly.

"Mmhmm?" she replied, not opening her eyes.

"You love me." It wasn't a question. It didn't need to be. She moved his hand across her smooth belly to her firm, rounded breasts. As he began to gently massage her, she opened her eyes and spoke.

"You love me too."

He leaned forward and kissed her on the mouth. She returned the kiss immediately, pressing her mouth firmly against his. He put his hand against her temple and cradled her head, gently massaging her scalp. She reached down to his waist and lightly traced her fingers along the bottom of his ribs. They broke the kiss and looked adoringly at one another.

"We don't need clothes anymore, do we?" she asked.

He responded by beginning to unbutton his shirt. She giggled and stood to shimmy out of her skirt. His eyes rested on her ass as they stripped. As he tossed his pants across the room, he laughed.

"What's funny?" she asked with mild curiosity.

"You have an amazing body. We both know it. We've known it for years," Rob said. "I've always felt guilty about my feelings for you. Did you know I've masturbated while fantasizing about you? It seems so silly now that we never told each other."

She unclasped her bra, letting the last of her clothing fall to the ground in front of her. She stretched out lazily, then idly traced circles on her breasts.

"Of course you did," she replied cheerfully. "I think a lot of men have, and probably some women. I find you attractive, although I've never masturbated to you. I don't tend to fantasize about specific people when I masturbate. Of course, I can't say I haven't wondered what you'd be like in bed from time to time."

He approached her gently and spoke into her ear. "Now's the time to find out."