“So, you’re going to pick her up too?” Janice asked. “I guess,” I said with a sigh. I sat down on the couch beside her. She rolled her eyes. “You know you want to go.” I shrugged. “She can see right through that. She knows you missed her.” “She was gone for two days.” “So? You still missed her. You couldn’t stand to be away from me for even a day.” I stared at her with a hungry expression. “Totally different situations, baby.” “Are you going to tell her about our new toy?” I smiled. “We tell each other everything, but I’m not going to tell her that.” “I’m surprised.” “Then her and Sean will probably get one and —it will be weird. They’ll steal our thunder.” “I don’t think anyone could steal our thunder,” she said with a smile. “We do fuck like animals.” “You haven’t tied me up in a while.” I leaned toward her ear. “You want me to?” “I’ve been bad lately.” I kissed her ear then her neck. “I may have to punish you.” “Oh no,” she said sarcastically. I smiled. “I’m glad you’re kinky like me.” “You make me that way.” “I’m glad.” “Are you going to tell Cortland?” “That you’re kinky? He already knows, baby.” She rolled her eyes. “About the stripper pole?” “Fuck yeah I am.” She laughed. “Are you afraid him and Monnique will copy us?” I shook my head. “Nah. Monnique is too classy for that.” “Oh?” she said with a raised eyebrow. “And I’m not classy?” “Not even a little bit.” She shrugged. “I guess you’re right.” “You guess? You gave me a strip show and an unbelievable lap dance.” I eyed her. “Are you sure you’ve never been a stripper?” “Would you care if I were?” I was quiet for a moment. “I don’t know.” She smiled and looked away. “Yes I would.” “Why?” “Because I want to be the only man you’ve done that to.” She shrugged. “Am I?” She kissed me gently on the lips. “Only you.” I sighed in relief. “Good. I like it that way.” “You grow more psychotic and possessive the longer we’re together.” “I can’t help it. You’re mine.” “And you’re mine, Ryan.” “Well, there’s one thing I’ve done with you that I’ve never done with anyone else.” “And what’s that?” “I’ve never made love to someone before.” Her eyes softened. “Oh, Ryan. You’re so sweet.” I blushed. “Yeah—I guess.” “I’m honored to be your first.” I kissed her on the forehead. “I’m glad I finally found you.” “Me too. I dated so many losers before you finally came into my life—so unexpected and random.” “The first time I saw you I got chills.” “Because I was so thin?” I laughed. “No. Because I’ve never seen a more beautiful woman.” She smiled. “I liked that you’re a sarcastic jerk all the time but you’re the sweetest guy to me.” “That’s because you let me fuck you.” She laughed. “Well, maybe you aren’t sweet all the time.” I rubbed my nose against hers. “I treat you that way because you deserve to be treated like a goddess, baby.” “You almost treat me as good as your sister.” I rolled my eyes. “I take care of that crazy brat because I have to.” “Yeah okay,” she said sarcastically. I smiled. “So, there’s something I wanted to talk to you about.” I hated conversations that started like that. That usually meant pain or trouble. “Yeah?” “Well, since I’m not allowed to spend any money ever , I’ve been saving it.” I nodded. “Good.” “But I think I know what I want to do with it.” “What?” “What if we bought a house?” I was quiet for a moment. “I want whatever you want, baby. I like our apartment. I think it’s perfect for the two of us, but if you want to move that’s fine.” She nodded. “Well, would it always be just us