But then would there be that added pressure if she knew where he's been? Or maybe her gorgeous ability to try harder would be too much from the start? At any rate, things happen as they do in its time. Every lesson he learns with her makes him better for her. There has been no pain or risk in giving her everything of him because she's giving just as much. No relationship before had been this level, this delightful, normal of practically living together.

Too bad he's not victim to a spell that would end at a kiss. Their problem would have been long gone. Matt is living one kiss to the next. It will pair well with the drink and snack. The day is nearly done. Tomorrow he'll be himself....right?

"Okay," he whispers back. "Safe and sound. Home." And it means so very much. to him. to be at home. It's a place that is with her.