I'd finished flooding her, the trembles of her orgasm continued for another minute.

But at Last we both went Limp, and I buried my face into the crook of her neck, nuzzling my nose against her jawline.

Her voice was quiet, but clear and heartfelt. "I love you, Matty... I never stopped Loving you."

I wanted to repeat her endearment back to her. Truly, I did, but something held me back.

She sensed my hesitation, paused, and turned her face toward mine to stare into my eyes as I rested on the pillow beside her.

“It's okay.

You don't have to say it back. I know it'll take time for you to really even consider thinking about me that way again.”

I shook my head in the negative.

“It's not that. I DO love you, right now. But at the same time, I'm consciously aware of how easy it is to feel this kind of love at a time like this when we're so intimately joined together. It's Like the Captain Corelli's Mandolin quote: ‘Love is a temporary madness.’ It's certainly erupted, especially right now.

I'm still trying to sort out what you're going to mean to me after you leave and this little eruption subsides, and also figure out what I'll mean to you."

“That's easy," she replied with a smile.

“I still love you to pieces when I'm at home by myself, lying in bed dreaming of a night like tonight. I'd Like to stay here with you tonight, if you'll Let me.”

I arched both eyebrows, and taking a deep breath, I elevated myself with my elbows so that I was perched above her.

“Your parents are okay with that?"

Naimh's eyes narrowed as she thought about that. "I think the word

‘okay’ would not be the most accurate term. Let's just say they've given their begrudging acceptance of the situation."

"I'LL have to tell Belle," I explained. "She thinks it's still Alice's week and nobody expected Alice to stay overnight.”

“I don't mind her joining us. I realized a long time ago that if I wanted to be with you, I'd have to share you." Naimh giggled. "Of course, given that I love the feel of a naked girl in my arms as much as you do, it's no real chore on my part. In that sense, you're my dream boyfriend: Not only are you handsome, kind, intelligent, strong, and an amazing lover, but you bring me hot young playthings to have fun with as well."

The way Naimh's eyes danced left no doubt that she meant every word.

"You're trying to make sure I still love you after the eruption subsides," I drawled.

“Well... yes," she admitted with a twinkle in her eye.

“Is it working?"

I grinned.

“Ask me again in the morning.”

We cleaned up and I checked the clock, surprised Belle hadn't come over on her own yet. She had her house key back, and usually arrived after dinnertime. I started to worry that she'd already come over, found me in bed with Naimh, and then ran away or something. But when I called she asked casually, "Hey, what's up?"