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"Nikki," he whispered, "you’re doing it toHe touched her breast "God," he whispered

"Take me somewhere," she said

"No," he whispered "Not until you understand a few things"

"Hurry then Tell me what I have to understand"

"I’ht I want it all If that’s tooto scare you off, I want to know"

"All?"

"I want to go to bed with you, and wake up with you" He kissed her "Then I want to do that again" He kissed her "And again And again"

"Okay," she said breathlessly

"I’m an idiot, but I’m in love with you"

"How do you know?"

"Because I’ve never felt this bad before"

"Isn’t it supposed to feel good?"

"It does, when you’re in my arms When you’re not, it’s just awful"

"Okay," she said "I understand"

"You’re going to give it a chance?"

"Yes," she said, nodding