She wanted to feel as much of his bare skin on hers as possible so she climbed into his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. She nuzzled his chin, his lips, his nose — smiled — and then kissed him slowly on the mouth. She pulled her lips away for a moment, pressed her forehead to his, and whispered “happy birthday.” Another kiss. “Merry Christmas.” Another kiss. “Happy New Year.” Another kiss.

All at once she could no longer stand the longing building inside her. Her entire body ached in anticipation of the next moment. “Please,” she begged under the weight of him. And he gave into her. She marveled at the pleasure on his face when he realized the extent of her desire. — All at once she could no longer stand the anxiety building inside her. Her entire body froze in anticipation of the next moment.