Page 195 of The First Time

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I'm not gonna fuck, Piper, but I am going to hold her. Maybe we'll feel worse tomorrow. Right now, it's what we both need.

I slide my arm around her waist and pull her body closer.

She lets out a low sigh.

It's anI want yousigh.

My cock begs me to take over.

I tell it to get lost.

I want to fuck her, yeah, but I want to hold her more.

She nestles into my body. "Is your mom okay?"

"Right now."

"Are you okay?"

"I will be."

"Good. You... what was it you said that night? 'You're my friend and I'd hate if something happened to you.'"

"Something like that."

"It's true." She interlocks her fingers with mine. "I really would hate it if something happened to you."

Her breath slows as she falls asleep in my arms.

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