“I’m going to give you a bit of a reality check right now.”

“Pixie.”

“Shut up. I’ve done a lot of shit for you over the past year. I’ve kept us a secret, and it was you that told my brother today. Now, yes, you were a virgin, and I wasn’t expecting that. I admit it freely.”

She went to argue with him again, but he stopped her by pressing his palm over her face stopping her.

“I told you to shut up, and I meant it. You can talk back to me when I’m done but until then, shh!”

Suzy wanted to glare at him but relaxed, waiting for him to finish.

“You being a virgin took me back, but I like it. I know I’m an asshole when I say this, but I like the fact no one else has touched you. You’re all mine, and no other man will ever know how damn hot and sexy you are. I mean it, Suzy. I haven’t touched another woman since I’ve been with you, even before I’ve been with you. I got you the chocolate as a joke, and hoped we could share it. I want to do everything with you, know your whole body.” Slowly, he removed his hand. “I’m speaking the truth.”

“The chocolate was for us to share?”

“Yes. I didn’t even think of other women.”

“I believe you. I overreacted.” She ran fingers through her hair. “I’m so sorry.”

“You don’t have to be sorry. Just allow me to actually talk to you.”

“I will. I promise.”

****

Late that night Pixie stared up at the ceiling with Suzy curled up against him. He’d seen the sadness in her eyes, and also the fear. She really didn’t think she was good enough for him, and that was so far from the truth.

He wanted to own every single part of her, all the time. He couldn’t even recall a time when he didn’t think about her, need her. James and Drake had each talked about their need, and he’d always thought it would be a nightmare. Never had he known jealousy like he did with Suzy. When he’d visited her at work, it had driven him crazy watching men flirt with her.

She never saw it, but then, she wasn’t a guy.

Turning to look at her, he stroked a finger down her cheek. She sighed, and snuggled in against him. He should leave, but each day that he fell asleep with her in his arms it got harder to leave her.

After their little argument, they had eaten something, watched a little television, and then made love well into the night.

Suzy sighed and ran her hand across his chest. “Are you leaving tonight?” she asked, startling him.

“I thought you were asleep.”

“I was.” She held him a little tighter. “You don’t have to leave if you don’t want to.”

“You sure?”

“You’re the one who always left. I never actually told you to.” She rested her head on his chest. “You’re so comfortable.”

He didn’t want to leave.

“I’m going to stay here.”

“Okay.”