Chapter 21

I knew he was there. He was supposed to be there by five this afternoon, and it was nearing six. The anticipation would only heighten his arousal. I'd left him instructions on where and how I expected to find him when I came in. It was odd to think I'd been living with him and sleeping with him for months, but this would be our first truly intimate encounter-I'd been anticipating it for months, yet never believed it would happen. His physique wouldn't come as a shock, I knew what he looked like, and he me, but I'd never felt the heat of his bare skin pressed to mine, the touch of his fingers beyond the gentle caress he offered in comfort, never heard the sound of his voice when he came or felt the tension leave his body after his release. It was strange the connection one could build given the investment of time and patience.

That was where we were.

We had invested the time and certainly exercised the patience, but it was wearing thin. I thought I'd be nervous, but the closer I g