So much trouble. It was just fitting, wasn't it? They couldn't be normal. And they apparently couldn't keep their hands off each other in what they hoped was privacy.

Since she was leaning back, he was going to wrap his other arm around her again, pulling her tightly back against him, chest to back. His lips found the back of her neck and then the other shoulder and cheek.

"You are very loved," he said sincerely. "I love you very much. And even though I won't be able to show you completely, you should know that I'll want to. And I might even dream about it. Which means I'll wake up...a little awkwardly but I don't think you'll mind."