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“You didn’tout right”

My fingers drew circles on her back “It’s okay Take your time”

“Thethe idea of sex was repulsive to me for the obvious reasons, but it was more than that”

Ginger pulled away Her sudden action caught me by surprise She covered her face with her hands I watched as she shook her head, while ently pulled her hands away from her face She still wouldn’t look at ht

“Whatever it is, Ginger, it’s okay I promise”

“Please don’t leave ht”

“I’ll stay”

She looked up at ave a sad smile “Thank you”

“Noill you tell me what has you so upset?”

“I’m afraid”

“Of me?”

She quickly shook her head “No Of me, of what you’ll think of me That you’ll think less of me”

I brought her hand toI want you to trustto me”

She pulled her hand free and started twisting the ring around her finger Her eyes fixated on that action while she took slow breaths and nibbled on her lower lip

“Would it be better if I were naked?”