After carrying me to our bedroom, Darren places me down on the bed. Before I can even finish brushing my hair, he leans in and gives me a kiss. No matter how many times we've shared a kiss, he always gives me the impression that it's the last one.

My mind is racing, and I can't wait to get my hands on his underwear so I can release all of these unwanted and taboo desires.

The kissing is interrupted by Darren so that I can put on my sweatshirt. He giggles. “Braceless.”

I shook my head and pushed his hand to my thighs as I did so. “No pants”

He...