Yes, yes they are. Just be patient.

This chapter is going to be longer than the others. Why? Because I feel like it, and I can do whatever I want. What are you going to do about it? That's right, you're going to sit down and read the story.

-TC

The drive to Stephanie's home was uneventful but certainly not boring. Because of the rumors and gossip that permeated most social interactions at the AWIO facility, Misha was well aware of what usually happens when you get to your sponsor's house. Anxiety and excitement, in equal measure, kept Misha's nerves at a constant buzz. And judging from the red hue spreading across her cheeks, Stephanie was also aware.

Misha was shaken from his reverie when the car stopped.

"We're here."

He did his best to quiet his nerves and hastily unbuckled his seatbelt. Stepping out, he got a good look at his new home. A 2 story, modern house, with large panes of glass making up a good percent of the walls. It was definitely a nice house.

The inside of the house matched the outside to a tee. The floors were gray carpet and polished marble, and the walls were all various tones of gray and blue. There was a faint lemon-y, sterile kind of smell, and it was just a little too cold. As a whole, the place felt like it wasn't very lived in.

Stephanie must have seen him shiver because she said:

"Sorry about the temp, I'll turn it up."

"Thank you, Stephanie."

She laughed a deep throat heavy chuckle that made Misha's heart flutter.

" Misha, you can call me Steph. "

"Ok, Steph."

"Here, I'll give you a tour."

She showed him around the house, pointing out the guest bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and ended the tour at the master bedroom.

"So, uh, this is my bedroom, you can sleep in the guest bedroom if you want, or, uh, you can sleep with me. Wait, no! Not, like sleep with me, I just meant like you coul-"

Misha interrupted her rambling by pulling her down into a kiss. A kiss which, after a moment of shock, she reciprocated, before he pulled away.

"I'd love to sleep with you, Steph."

As he said this, his hand came to rest on her hip, his intentions clear.

Stephanie bit the inside of her lip, taking a step back. The needy feeling between her legs was getting stronger.

"Wait, Misha, before we do anything, there's something you should know..."