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            Sean
sighed. "I do. I mean, you’re a great girl. Anyone would be lucky
to have you, but I don’t want to get arrested."

            "I’m
eighteen, you know. My birthday was a couple of weeks ago."

            Thinking
for a moment, he realized he did know that. He’d been making plans to
stay away from home the second week of September for as long as he could
remember. It was bad enough having to help clean up after everyone else’s
birthday parties, but being forced to help out with one for a non-family member
was the limit for his teenage motivation. "That’s right, I
remember," He told her, "but I’m not a teen, not anymore."

            "I
don’t care."

            "I
do. If you’re done dancing, you should really let me take you
home."

            "Yes,
I think that would be good. Let’s get out of here before the crowd disperses
and we’re caught in their wake."

            She
walked to the car, telling herself that she really ought to be grateful for
that kiss. It was much more than she had expected from this evening, a
beautiful bonus for her fairy tale moment. But she wasn’t grateful. She
was frustrated. She wanted more, and she absolutely hated the fact that she was
still a teenager, still in school, and at the mercy of everyone else’s
opinions and decisions. Why couldn’t she just grow up?

            Sean
was wrestling with his own internal dilemma as he drove toward Erin’s house. Despite the objective knowledge that kissing his sister’s best
friend was really a terrible idea, he couldn’t regret it. She had been
delicious in his arms, delicate and passionate and so very sweet. He wanted
another, several more really. He wanted…Erin, all of her. What was wrong
with him that his desire was fixated on this young girl? Even though it might
be legal for him to be with her, she was still in high school. It
wouldn’t be right.

But she had felt so right in his arms. He wanted her there again. The
thought of not holding or kissing Erin anymore caused a greater pang than he
had expected. When had this small woman become so important to him that he
wanted to claim her for his own? No, more than wanted to, would have to. There
really was no help for it. Controversy be damned. Unless she said no, there was
going to have to be a good deal more this evening.

            He
reached across and took her hand in his, raising it to his lips.

            "Erin…" he swallowed hard, "that was a really amazing kiss."

            "Yes.
I loved it."

            "I
want more."

            "Me
too. Are you still having a hard time with my being in high school?"

            "Yes,
but it can’t be changed for a year or so, can it?"

            "Not
until I graduate."

            "Not
soon enough. I want you right now. I’m pretty sure I’ll still want
you after you graduate though."

            "What
are you saying, Sean?" Erin’s heart was pounding.                           

            "That
if you want me to drop you off and leave, tell me now. Otherwise, you had
better plan to see me a lot more often in the future."

            "Really?"

            "Yes."

            "So,
then, is this a beginning for…us?"

            "It
is. That is to say, after tonight, there’s going to be an ‘us’,
unless you tell me otherwise."

            Erin could scarcely believe her ears. How could it be that Sean, who was so amazing, and
hot, and…everything was talking to her about wanting a relationship?
There was no way he could he be serious.

            "Don’t
play with me that way, Sean. I’m nothing special."

"Of course you’re special. There’s no reason why I
wouldn’t want to be with you. I’m not playing games, I promise.
Besides, you only need to worry about yourself. You decide if you want me.
I’ve already decided I want you."

"Are you kidding? As long as I’ve had a crush on
you?"

"That’s what I thought."

 Erin sat in silence for an endless moment, trying to take it
all in. "I can’t believe this is really happening, Sean. It’s
like a dream."

"It’s no dream. You’re sure your parents are gone
for the whole weekend?"

            "Yes."

            "Good,
because we’re here."

            Hand
in hand they walked into the house. Erin led Sean to her bedroom, knowing full
well what was coming next. She wasn’t wrong. Sean pulled her into his
arms for another one of those deep drugging kisses, his tongue pressing into
her mouth. She made a soft humming noise as his hand slid into her hair,
releasing the pins and letting the chocolate colored mass fall around her back.
He let go of her mouth for a moment and just looked down at her. She was so
very pretty, girl next door pretty, the kind you married. Her warm brown eyes
were soft with passion and her lips were very pink and parted slightly. He took
that as an invitation, sliding his tongue back inside, caressing her mouth. He
could feel her strong little hands loosening his shirt from his pants and
sliding inside, touching his skin. This was moving very quickly.

            "Erin?"

            "Hmmmm?"

            "How
far do you want to go tonight?"

            "All
the way. I want you Sean. I want you so much."

            "Have
you done this before?"

            She
shook her head.

            "I
don’t know if I can feel right about taking your virginity. It’s
kind of our first date."

            "You
wouldn’t be taking it. I’m giving it to you. Unless you don’t
want it?"

            Sean’s
eyes turned dark. "I do want it. I’m just not sure why you
do."

            "Because
I do. That’s all. Seriously, you know how much I like you, Sean.
Sometimes you just have to grab onto an opportunity or you’ll regret it
forever. This is that kind of opportunity. Life is uncertain. Twenty year
marriages can end overnight. I’m here, tonight, with you, and
there’s nowhere else I want to be. It’s magical. Can’t we
make it even more magical?"

"I just don’t want you to regret this." The
concern in his voice was touching.

            "I
won’t." She sounded excited, eager, and certain.

            "If
it were anyone else?"

            "I
wouldn’t have gone to the dance at all. I would be alone now practicing
my oboe. I only want to do this with you."

            "Are
you sure?"

            She
nodded, a little shyly.

            "Let’s
make a different kind of music."

            She
smiled. Reaching down, she caught the hem of her dress in both hands and pulled
it over her head. She could see he was a little surprised at her boldness, but
really, what choice was there? She had no confidence in her ability to keep
this man interested for long, so she wanted to have as much of him as she could
while he was still here. She reached for the clasp of her bra, and his hand
closed on hers.

            "Slow
down, baby. We have all night. There’s no need to rush."

            But
Erin did feel all in a rush. She slid her arms around Sean’s neck and
pulled his mouth down to hers, this time snaking out her tongue to caress his
lips and then plunging deep. He growled, pressing her to him, letting her feel
how much he wanted her. She made a soft sound at the intimate contact. He was
huge. She wasn’t quite sure how this was going to work, but she trusted
him. She deftly unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it onto the floor behind them
so she could touch his shoulders and back. He was really beautifully muscular,
so strong. She hugged him tight, her lips clinging deliciously to his.

            Sean
cradled Erin in his arms. She was so sweet. He felt a little guilty about doing
this with her, but not guilty enough to stop. He kissed her again and again,
his hands wandering over her body. Her skin was silky soft and very pale. She
was terribly thin, but he supposed that was fashionable these days. Her
underwear was pink and pretty, a tiny demi-bra that lifted her small breasts,
and a scrap of lace covering her mound. He cupped one breast in his hand,
pushing up gently so that the soft globe spilled free. He leaned down and
opened his mouth over the delicate rosy nipple, sucking gently.

            Erin’s knees went weak. She had never in her life experienced such a pleasurable
sensation. She leaned against Sean. He chuckled softly. Then he worked the
clasp of her bra, dropping it to the floor. Another deft movement sent her
panties down to puddle around her ankles. She delicately kicked them away. Then
he scooped her into his arms, carrying her to the bed.

            Now
that the moment was almost upon them, Erin began to feel nervous. She really
hadn’t expected Sean to take her up on her offer. She knew if she backed
out, he wouldn’t force her, but it would demonstrate her immaturity. She
didn’t want that. Leaning up on one elbow, she opened the front of his
pants so he could step out them and his underwear, before he joined her nude on
the bed.

            Erin was trying so hard to be brave, Sean thought. She looked really scared though. He
didn’t want her scared. Maybe he should stop. Even better, maybe he could
caress her to orgasm, give her a taste, but not take her yet. Give her time to
get used to it. That would be a really good idea.

            He
pulled her close for another devastating kiss, pressing her slender body full
length against his, and Erin’s nerves melted away. He was just too much
for her. She couldn’t resist him, didn’t even want to. And then he
lowered his mouth to her breasts again, tasting first one hard nipple and then
the other until she was panting with desire. His hand slid down her belly and
she opened eagerly for him, surprising him again. He caressed the wet silky
folds and she gasped in startled pleasure.

            Oh,
this was very good. She was so responsive, so ready. He slipped one finger
inside her and gently rubbed her clitoris with his thumb. Erin arched her back,
pressing herself down on that invading finger, loving the sensation of it
inside her while his teasing thumb caused sparks to shoot through her. Each
breath was a soft moan now as he brought her higher and higher until, with a
sweet quiet cry, she succumbed to a powerful climax.

            Sean
watched her come, his eyes glowing with satisfaction. He had pleased her very
well, which was not bad since she was a virgin. Moving back up over her body,
he kissed her mouth tenderly.

            "Oh
Sean," she breathed, "What was that?"

            "Pure
pleasure, baby."

            "No
kidding. I never imagined anything could feel so good. Will you come inside me
now?"

            "I
think I should stop. There’s no need to do this tonight."

            "Please?
I want you to." She looked deeply into his eyes, her expression pleading.

            "Are
you sure, Erin?"

            "Yes.
I’m sure. Take me. Please, Sean. Take me." She sounded so...
desperate.

            "Oh,
sweetheart, you don’t have to beg."

            There
was no help for it. She wanted this, and so did he. The debate was over. He
lifted her hips and gently slid a pillow underneath her, tilting her to just
the right angle and positioning her thighs very wide apart.

            "Listen,
I need you to do something for me. Relax every muscle in your body. I
don’t want any tension in you. Can you do that?"

            "Why?"

            "I
don’t want to hurt you."

            "It’s
probably going to hurt no matter what."

            "I
know, but let’s minimize it, okay? Relax. Especially here." He slid
a finger inside her again, caressing her hymen. Erin took a slow deep breath
and released it, willing her body into complete limpness. Sean knelt between
her thighs and withdrew his finger, lining himself up with that tiny entrance.
She was so small. He wasn’t sure how well this was going to work. One
gentle thrust brought just his head into her. She squeaked a little, clenching
her thighs.

            "No,
baby. Relax. If you can’t relax, I have to stop. Easy, Erin."

            Erin deliberately loosened her tight muscles and sweetly surrendered her virginity to Sean.
He took her slowly, so slowly, but it wasn’t enough. Her hymen was thick
and resisted his pressure, finally giving way violently, tearing apart with
force.

            Erin lay very still. She wouldn’t cry. She wouldn’t gasp. She could not betray
to him how much that had hurt. He wouldn’t like that, and might stop.

            He
stayed still, partway inside her, for a long moment, allowing her to adjust.

            "Are
you okay?" He looked so worried. She reached out one hand and caressed
his cheek.

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