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John brushed his lips against hers to distract her when his fingers sought out her very essence She'd be nervous, and he didn't want it to be too much of a shock

It was She nearly flew off the bed "Are you sure this is what you're supposed to be doing?" she asked breathlessly

"I'ers Belle was certain that she'd died Nothing could possibly feel that wicked… or that good

"Oh John!" she gasped, unable to stop her soul fro out of control "I don't think… I can't…"

And then she did It felt as if every nerve ending in her body suddenly converged in her abdomen She tensed, then exploded It took her several minutes to float back down to earth, and all she could say was, "Merciful heavens"

She heard John laugh, and when she opened her eyes saw that he was looking down at her with an amused expression He leaned down and kissed her nose

"Was that normal?" she asked in a small voice

He nodded "Better"

"Really?"

He nodded again

"Did you…?" She let her words trail off She was new to this and hadn't ently "When I find ood as what I…?" She couldn't finish the sentence

John's eyes darkened with desire, and he nodded

"Good" Belle sighed "I wouldn't like it if you didn't feel as good as I do But if you don't ainst you for a reed with his words, but John said, "There is nothing I'd rather do"

He'd only held her in his arms for a few seconds when they heard an awful noise

Persephone's voice

There was a knock at the door "Oh Belle?" she said in a stage whisper "Belle?"

Belle shot up straight "Persephone?"