I stared at her open mouthed; more startled than ever by her sudden proposal, but then I felt an unexpected surge of desire.

'All right.' I said, answering before common sense overcame need. 'You've got a deal.'

'My goodness.' She exclaimed in obvious surprise. 'I didn't think you'd agree.'

'We don't have to...' I told her, feeling an unanticipated disappointment.

'Oh yes we do.' She grinned. 'We've got a deal. Remember?'

'Sorry, I thought you'd...' I let my words trail off in confusion for a second time.

'So, who's first?' She asked, ignoring my discomfiture. 'Shall we toss for who get's it first?'

I nodded without speaking, my heart suddenly...