"Live with me," I whispered in her ear. "Come live with me and help keep my feet on the ground."

"No," she said.

"You're right," I said. "Please live with me because I love you and I can't imagine my life without you."

She threw her arms around me and that kiss that had been kindled for a year consumed us both. I think she meant yes but just to be sure I kissed her again. The waves of hunger, passion and lust that radiated from her were almost overwhelming. I held her close and didn't want to let go. The outside world faded into the background for a time...